Is Ranch Kex Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Goteborgs Kex
This page reviews Ranch Kex by Goteborgs Kex 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 Fructose Syrup, Sodium Disulfite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient analysis reveals several processed components like glucose-fructose syrup and sodium disulfite, indicating a moderate quality composition with some safety concerns.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 spices like garlic and paprika, which enhance flavor without artificial additives.
- Includes yeast extract, which can contribute to umami flavor and is a natural ingredient.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient providing structure and texture to the snack. It is a common base in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vetemjöl
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture. While it is a vegetable oil, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukos-fruktossirap
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kornmaltextrakt
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Is Spice Blend safe in this snack?
Good
Spice Blend is used here as flavor. The spice blend includes natural ingredients like garlic and paprika, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddblandning (socker, salt, vasslepulver från mjölk, tomat, lök, krydda (vitlök, paprika, persilja, cayennepeppar))
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation. It is a natural acid but can be a sign of processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (mjölksyra)
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cheese Powder is used here as flavor. Cheese powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ostpulver
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract contributes to umami flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jästextrakt
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Is Sodium Disulfite safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Disulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natriumdisulfit
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but may raise concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is essential for leavening but often contains sodium bicarbonate and other additives that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bakpulver (hjorthornssalt (E503), natriumbikarbonat)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, essential for balancing taste in savory snacks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (sojalecitin)
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: 4054973
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Allergens detected: peanut , hazelnut , almond
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