Is Sesame Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Flying Tiger
Sesame Bar is a snack from Flying Tiger. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted sesame seeds and sugar, but also glucose syrup, which raises concerns about added sugars. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup indicates a processed product with moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted sesame seeds and sugar, but also glucose syrup, which raises concerns about added sugars. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup indicates a processed product with moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients that raise concerns about excessive sugar content.
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
- Roasted sesame seeds provide a natural source of nutrients and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Contains a high percentage of sesame seeds (60%), which are known for their beneficial properties.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients that raise concerns about excessive sugar content.
- May contain traces of peanuts, posing a risk for individuals with peanut allergies.
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 Roasted Sesame Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Sesame Seeds is used here as base. Roasted sesame seeds are the primary ingredient, providing flavor and nutritional benefits. Their natural state supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted sesame seeds
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sugar content, raising concerns about its impact on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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: 3355852
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Allergens detected: peanut
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