Is Snack Al Latte Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fresh Easy Neighborhood Market
Fresh Easy Neighborhood Market's Snack Al Latte is reviewed here as a food. 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 Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified potato starch and sodium phosphate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and artificial flavors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Modified potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
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 tomatoes and black beans, which are good sources of vitamins and minerals.
- Includes spices like cumin and smoked paprika, adding flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Modified potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that can indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is a natural ingredient providing flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomatoes (tomato, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for hydration and texture in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Beef safe in this food?
Medium
Beef is used here as base. Cooked beef adds protein and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked beef [beef, water, contains less than 2% of: soy sauce, water, wheat, soybean, salt)
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Is Modified Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Modified potato starch is used as a thickener, but its processing may raise concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified potato starch
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can include various additives, raising concerns about transparency and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for preservation, which can indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium phosphate
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the overall processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Jalapeno Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Jalapeno Pepper is used here as flavor. Jalapeno pepper adds natural heat and flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jalapeno pepper
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, but its processing may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic puree provides natural flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic puree
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Is Smoked Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Smoked Paprika is used here as flavor. Smoked paprika adds depth of flavor and color, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: smoked paprika (paprika, silicon dioxide, ethoxyquin, smoke oil)
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Is Cumin Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cumin Powder is used here as flavor. Cumin powder is a natural spice that adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cumin powder
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: 3529461
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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