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Is Quavers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Quavers

This page reviews Quavers by Quavers as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Flavour Enhancer.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey permeate powder and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup also indicates a less favorable composition.

Main concern

Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for some consumers due to its synthetic nature.

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 natural flavorings like garlic and onion powder, which enhance taste without synthetic additives.
  • Includes paprika extract for color, a natural alternative to artificial colorants.

Concerns

  • Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for some consumers due to its synthetic nature.
  • Includes sugar and glucose syrup, which contribute to a higher processed ingredient profile.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 3929004

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Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , gluten

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potato starch, salt, garlic powder. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for some consumers due to its synthetic nature.; Includes sugar and glucose syrup, which contribute to a higher processed ingredient profile.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Quavers — Quavers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Quavers products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Quavers — Quavers has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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We detected: milk, gluten. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey permeate powder and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup also indicates a less favorable composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural flavorings like garlic and onion powder, which enhance taste without synthetic additives.; Includes paprika extract for color, a natural alternative to artificial colorants.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.