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Is Shake 'N Bake Extra Crispy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Heinz

This page reviews Shake 'N Bake Extra Crispy by Heinz as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, High Fructose Corn Syrup.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes enriched wheat flour and several additives like monosodium glutamate and high fructose corn syrup, raising quality concerns. The presence of synthetic colorants and sweeteners further impacts the safety assessment.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and potential health risks.

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

  • Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
  • Contains dried garlic and onions, which are natural flavor enhancers that can add depth to the taste without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and potential health risks.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals, impacting the product's overall safety perception.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3213483

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Heinz — Shake 'N Bake Extra Crispy has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Heinz products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The ingredient composition includes enriched wheat flour and several additives like monosodium glutamate and high fructose corn syrup, raising quality concerns. The presence of synthetic colorants and sweeteners further impacts the safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.; Contains dried garlic and onions, which are natural flavor enhancers that can add depth to the taste without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox gives Heinz — Shake 'N Bake Extra Crispy 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. 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.
Heinz — Shake 'N Bake Extra Crispy has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
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.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and potential health risks.; Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals, impacting the product's overall safety perception.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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