Is Shots Fruity Biscuit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Whitworths
Shots Fruity Biscuit is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Whitworths. 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 Sugar, Palm Oil, Flavouring affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sultanas and pineapple infused cranberries, but also contains palm oil and sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients and overall quality.
Main concern
Includes palm oil, which is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns.
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 sultanas and pineapple infused cranberries, providing some natural fruit content.
- White chocolate shortcake biscuit adds a unique flavor profile to the snack.
Concerns
- Includes palm oil, which is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns.
- High sugar content from sugar and white chocolate may raise health concerns.
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 Sultanas safe in this snack?
Good
Sultanas is used here as base. Sultanas are dried grapes that provide natural sweetness and fiber, contributing positively to the snack's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sultanas
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Is Pineapple Infused Cranberries safe in this snack?
Good
Pineapple Infused Cranberries is used here as base. Pineapple infused cranberries add natural fruit flavor and some vitamins, enhancing the snack's appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pineapple Infused Cranberries (Pineapple Concentrate, Dried Cranberry)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour provides structure to the biscuit but is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)
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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 environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Oil
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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 is less processed than palm oil but still raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Emulsifier Soya Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soya Lecithin
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive intake can lead to health issues, making its presence a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Raising Agents Sodium Carbonate Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents Sodium Carbonate Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. These raising agents help the biscuit rise but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonate, Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate
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Is Glazing Agent Acacia Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Glazing Agent Acacia Gum is used here as glazing agent. Acacia gum is a natural thickener and stabilizer, which is generally considered safe but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: Glazing Agent: Acacia Gum
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that is less processed than palm oil but still raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sunflower Oil
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: 3928293
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Allergens detected: wheat
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