Is Raspberries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trader Joe's
Raspberries is a food from Trader Joe's. 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 Margarine, Sugar, Brown Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like margarine and sugars, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like palm oil and artificial flavors indicate a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Margarine contains palm oil, raising sustainability concerns.
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 apple and strawberry puree, providing some fruit content.
- Includes enriched flour, which adds some vitamins and minerals.
- Natural flavors are present, which may enhance taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Margarine contains palm oil, raising sustainability concerns.
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including brown sugar and syrups.
- Natural flavors are vague and may include synthetic components.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Unbleached Enriched Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Unbleached Enriched Flour is used here as base. Unbleached enriched flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure. However, its enrichment process raises concerns about processing levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME)
Read the full ingredient profile for Unbleached Enriched Flour
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Is Margarine safe in this food?
Bad
Margarine is used here as base. Margarine is a processed fat source containing palm oil, which raises health and environmental concerns. Its emulsifiers and artificial flavors further complicate its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: MARGARINE (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, WATER, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness but is still a refined sugar, contributing to the overall sugar content and potential health risks associated with high sugar diets.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Apple Strawberry Pieces safe in this food?
Medium
Apple Strawberry Pieces is used here as flavor. Apple strawberry pieces provide some fruit content but are processed with added sugars and preservatives, which may diminish their health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: APPLE STRAWBERRY PIECES (FRUIT PUREE [APPLE PUREE, STRAWBERRY PUREE], INVERT SUGAR, SUGAR, GLYCEROL, WHEAT FIBER, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATES [COLOR], CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT])
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels in the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN RICE SYRUP
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Is Baking Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps the product rise. While generally safe, it indicates the use of processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with processed salts. It is generally considered a safe ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEA SALT
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidulant to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. While it is naturally occurring, its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT)
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: 3325959
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg
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