Is Rice Cakes: Sweet Chilli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Savour Bakes
Rice Cakes: Sweet Chilli is a snack from Savour Bakes. 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 Sugar, Dextrose, Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like dextrose and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sweet chilli flavouring indicates a reliance on artificial components.
Main concern
Sweet chilli flavouring contains sugar and dextrose, indicating high processing.
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 brown rice and white rice, providing a base of whole grains.
- Vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for a wider audience.
- Includes natural extracts like rosemary, which may offer some flavor benefits.
Concerns
- Sweet chilli flavouring contains sugar and dextrose, indicating high processing.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality.
- Potential allergens like milk and soya may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Brown Rice safe in this snack?
Good
Brown Rice is used here as base. Brown rice serves as a whole grain base, providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: BROWN RICE
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Is White Rice safe in this snack?
Good
White Rice is used here as base. White rice complements the brown rice, offering a familiar texture and taste, though it lacks some nutrients found in whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHITE RICE
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Is Corn Grits safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Grits is used here as base. Corn grits add texture and flavor but are a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Corn Grits
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is often refined, which may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high processing and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, raising concerns about its presence in processed snacks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, indicating a reliance on processed sweeteners in this product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the ingredient used in this product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a common thickening agent but is processed, which may detract from the overall nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Flour
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds natural flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion Powder
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Is Calcium Phosphates safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Phosphates is used here as acidulant. Calcium phosphates are used as acidity regulators but are synthetic, raising concerns about their role in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Calcium Phosphates
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Tomato safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato is used here as natural_extract. Tomato adds natural flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Tomato
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that can raise blood sugar levels, indicating a reliance on synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour: Paprika Extract
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Is Cayenne Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Cayenne Pepper is used here as flavor. Cayenne pepper adds natural heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cayenne Pepper
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Is Rosemary Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Rosemary Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rosemary extract is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the product's quality and safety.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Rosemary Extract
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: 3863494
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Allergens detected: milk , soya
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