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Is Salted Corn Snack Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Flying Tiger

Salted Corn Snack is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Flying Tiger. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Hydrogenated Palm Oil affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes palm oil and hydrogenated oils, which raise significant quality concerns due to their processing and potential health implications. The presence of salt also contributes to the low rating.

Main concern

Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.

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 corn as a primary ingredient, providing a base for the snack.
  • Salt enhances flavor, making it a savory option for consumers.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.
  • High salt content may pose risks for those monitoring sodium intake.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

  • Is Corn safe in this snack?

    Good

    Corn is used here as base. Corn serves as the main ingredient, providing a natural base for the snack. Its presence indicates a grain source.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Maïs

    Read the full ingredient profile for Corn

  • Is Hydrogenated Palm Oil safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Hydrogenated Palm Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat used for texture and shelf stability. Its hydrogenation raises concerns about trans fats and health implications.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: huile de palme totalement hydrogénée

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Oil

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement. While it improves taste, excessive salt can lead to health issues, particularly for sensitive individuals.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: sel

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

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: 3355862

More from this brand: Flying Tiger products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , soy , peanut , almond

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Flying Tiger — Salted Corn Snack has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains corn as a primary ingredient, providing a base for the snack.; Salt enhances flavor, making it a savory option for consumers.. See the Pros section above.
Flying Tiger — Salted Corn Snack has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. 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.
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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: corn. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes palm oil and hydrogenated oils, which raise significant quality concerns due to their processing and potential health implications. The presence of salt also contributes to the low rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.; High salt content may pose risks for those monitoring sodium intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Flying Tiger — Salted Corn Snack has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Flying Tiger products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.; High salt content may pose risks for those monitoring sodium intake.. See the full list above.

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