Is Snack Cups Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haust
Snack Cups is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Haust. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, E466 affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several processed ingredients such as glucose syrup and palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple emulsifiers and thickeners further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 wheat and egg protein, which can provide some nutritional value.
- Includes thickeners like E415, which can improve texture in snacks.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, contributing to lower quality.
- Multiple emulsifiers (E471, E322) indicate significant processing, which may affect overall quality.
- Contains artificial flavoring, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch serves as a primary ingredient providing structure, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Amidon de blé
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides bulk and texture, but it is refined and lacks whole grain benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé
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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 associated with health concerns and environmental issues due to unsustainable sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasses végétales (palme)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and lower nutritional quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Egg Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Protein is used here as natural_extract. Egg protein provides essential amino acids, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mélange de protéines (œuf)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whey Powder is used here as natural_extract. Whey powder is a source of protein that can enhance the nutritional value, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: lactosérum en poudre (lait)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as natural_extract. Skimmed milk powder adds protein and calcium, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Whole Egg Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Egg Powder is used here as natural_extract. Whole egg powder provides a complete protein source, enhancing the nutritional value of the snack.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: poudre d'œuf entier
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Egg White Powder is used here as natural_extract. Egg white powder is a high-quality protein source, beneficial for muscle repair and growth.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: poudre de blanc d'œuf
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Is Wheat Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Fiber is used here as base. Wheat fiber can aid in digestion but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: fibre de blé
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Is E466 safe in this snack?
Bad
E466 is used here as thickener. E466 is a synthetic thickener that can raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant: E466
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Is E415 safe in this snack?
Bad
E415 is used here as thickener. E415 is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns regarding its processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant: E415
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Is E330 safe in this snack?
Medium
E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 is citric acid, used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant: E330
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Is E500 safe in this snack?
Medium
E500 is used here as leavening agent. E500 is a leavening agent that helps the product rise, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever: E500
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer and preservative, essential for taste but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is E508 safe in this snack?
Bad
E508 is used here as firming agent. E508 is a synthetic firming agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: firming agent
Original: affermissant: E508
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be a processed ingredient with mixed quality implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de levure
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Is E450 safe in this snack?
Medium
E450 is used here as leavening agent. E450 is a leavening agent that helps the product rise, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever: E450
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Is E503 safe in this snack?
Medium
E503 is used here as leavening agent. E503 is a leavening agent that aids in the product's texture, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever: E503
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Is E471 safe in this snack?
Bad
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about artificial additives and their potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants: E471
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Is E322 safe in this snack?
Medium
E322 is used here as emulsifier. E322 is lecithin, a common emulsifier that can be derived from soy or egg, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants: E322
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Is Smoke Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Smoke flavor is an artificial flavoring that raises concerns about synthetic additives and their potential health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme de fumée
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: 4200859
More from this brand: Haust products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat , egg , milk
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