Is Smash! Salt Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge
This page reviews Smash! Salt Caramel by Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge as a snack. 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: Sugar, Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and milk powder, with several oils and emulsifiers. The presence of sodium bicarbonate as a leavening agent raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 shea oil, which is a natural fat that can provide a smoother texture.
- Inclusion of tapioca starch contributes to the product's structure and texture.
- Sodium bicarbonate serves as a leavening agent, enhancing the product's texture.
- Rainforest Alliance certification indicates some commitment to sustainable sourcing.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Presence of multiple oils, including palm and coconut, may indicate a highly processed product.
- Emulsifiers like soy lecithin and E471 suggest the use of synthetic additives.
- Potential allergen traces (almonds, cashews, gluten) may pose risks for sensitive consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: melkepulver
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides chocolate flavor and richness but is often processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaus kakaomasse
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Is Condensed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Condensed Milk is used here as base. Condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed dairy product with high sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: kondensert melk
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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 often refined, raising concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a saturated fat that can enhance texture but raises concerns about high saturated fat intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolje
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is used here as base. Fully hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullherdet kokosolje
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, which are linked to health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullherdet rapsolje
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
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Is Shea Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Shea Oil is used here as base. Shea oil is a natural fat that can provide a smooth texture and is often used in cosmetics and food.
Role in formula: base
Original: sheaolje
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapiokastivelse
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soyalecitin
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Is E471 safe in this snack?
Bad
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a mono- and diglyceride emulsifier that can be derived from animal or vegetable sources, raising concerns about sourcing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E471
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent to enhance texture but is a synthetic compound that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: natriumbikarbonat
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial or processed, raising concerns about the quality and sourcing of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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: 4047117
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Allergens detected: almond , cashew , gluten
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