Is Sliders Mini Buns Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kroger

Kroger's Sliders Mini Buns is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sucralose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes whole wheat flour and water as primary ingredients, but also contains high fructose corn syrup and sucralose, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of sodium stearoyl lactylate and calcium propionate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality assessment.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns, lowering the product's quality rating.

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

  • Whole wheat flour provides a source of fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the bun's base.
  • Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the buns rise, enhancing texture without synthetic intervention.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns, lowering the product's quality rating.
  • Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises questions about synthetic additives in the composition.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 2356758

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Whole wheat flour provides a source of fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the bun's base.; Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the buns rise, enhancing texture without synthetic intervention.. See the Pros section above.
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Kroger — Sliders Mini Buns has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Kroger — Sliders Mini Buns a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. 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.
The composition includes whole wheat flour and water as primary ingredients, but also contains high fructose corn syrup and sucralose, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of sodium stearoyl lactylate and calcium propionate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole wheat flour, water, yeast. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
Our analysis flags sulfate in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Kroger — Sliders Mini Buns 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 product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns, lowering the product's quality rating.; Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises questions about synthetic additives in the composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Kroger — Sliders Mini Buns has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kroger products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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