Is Protein Soft Peanut Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Corny
Protein Soft Peanut Caramel is a snack from Corny. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Maltitol, Sorbitol, Sugar Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes maltitol as a sweetener and sugar color as an artificial colorant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of milk protein and roasted peanuts indicates a mix of good and medium quality ingredients.
Main concern
Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains roasted peanuts, providing a natural source of flavor and texture.
- Includes milk protein, which contributes to the protein content of the snack.
Concerns
- Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Sugar color is an artificial colorant, indicating the presence of synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchschokolade
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Is Maltitol safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltitol is used here as sweetener. Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener used to reduce sugar content, raising concerns about its processing and potential digestive issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Süßungsmittel Maltit
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the texture and mouthfeel of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, providing a source of dairy in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, contributing to the chocolate flavor and antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor to the product, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein contributes to the protein content and provides a creamy texture, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: milcheiweiß
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts provide a crunchy texture and natural flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: geröstete Erdnüsse
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Is Collagen Hydrolysate safe in this snack?
Medium
Collagen Hydrolysate is used here as base. Collagen hydrolysate is included for its potential benefits, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kollagenhydrolysat
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is used to retain moisture in the product, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel (Glycerin)
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Bad
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant, which may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sorbit
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Is Soy Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein is a plant-based protein source, but its processing may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: sojaprotein
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Is Condensed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Condensed Milk is used here as base. Condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kondensmilch
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and moisture, but it is a refined oil that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsöl
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Is Soy Crisps safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Crisps is used here as base. Soy crisps add crunch and protein, but their processing may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soja-Crispies
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Sugar Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar Color is used here as colorant. Sugar color is an artificial colorant used for appearance, indicating the presence of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff Zuckerkulör
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3820338
More from this brand: Corny products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy
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