Is Smiths Nut Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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This page reviews Smiths Nut Mix by Unknown 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: Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted peanuts and almonds, but also contains several processed ingredients like dextrose and stabilizers. These raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Dextrose and stabilizers like acacia gum indicate a processed composition, which may raise quality 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 roasted peanuts and almonds, which are good sources of healthy fats and protein.
- Includes spices and paprika powder, adding flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Dextrose and stabilizers like acacia gum indicate a processed composition, which may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of added salt and flavor enhancers could be a concern for sodium intake.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: pinda's
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats, fiber, and protein, enhancing the overall quality of the nut mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandelen
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns regarding sodium intake, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour acts as a thickener and stabilizer, but its presence indicates processing, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: rijstebloem
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: aardappelzetmeel
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Acacia Gum is used here as stabilizer. Acacia gum is a natural stabilizer but indicates processing, which may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: acaciagom
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: 4199721
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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