Is Reggie Hawthorne Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Costa Coffee
Reggie Hawthorne is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Costa Coffee. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and sweeteners further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
High levels of palm oil and glucose syrup raise concerns about health impacts and sustainability.
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 shortbread made with maize starch and rice flour, providing a gluten-free option.
- Includes natural flavoring and color from carotenes, indicating some natural components.
Concerns
- High levels of palm oil and glucose syrup raise concerns about health impacts and sustainability.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers like E471 and SOYA lecithin suggests a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Maize Starch safe in this snack?
Good
Maize Starch is used here as base. Maize starch serves as a thickening agent in the shortbread, contributing to texture without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maize Starch
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds structure to the shortbread, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Flour
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness to the shortbread but is a source of saturated fat, which raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (MIL)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Oil
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skimmed MILK Powder
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used as an emulsifier to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin)
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Is Carotenes safe in this snack?
Good
Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural colorants derived from plants, providing color without the risks associated with synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour (Carotenes)
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: 3941210
More from this brand: Costa Coffee products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , soy
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