Is Snack On The Run! Chicken Salad & Crackers Buffalo Style Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bumble Bee
Snack On The Run! Chicken Salad & Crackers Buffalo Style is a snack from Bumble Bee. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucono Delta Lactone, Oleoresin Paprika, Corn Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like soybean oil and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial colorants further impacts its safety profile.
Main concern
Soybean oil in mayonnaise raises concerns about refined oils.
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 cooked chicken, providing a source of protein.
- Includes natural ingredients like vinegar and aged red cayenne peppers.
- Uses xanthan gum as a thickener, which is generally considered safe.
- Mayonnaise adds moisture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste.
Concerns
- Soybean oil in mayonnaise raises concerns about refined oils.
- Sugar and corn syrup contribute to processed content, affecting healthiness.
- Oleoresin paprika is an artificial colorant, indicating processing.
- Contains preservatives like glucono delta lactone, which may raise safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cooked Chicken safe in this snack?
Good
Cooked Chicken is used here as base. Cooked chicken serves as the primary protein source in this snack, contributing to its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: COOKED CHICKEN
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Is Celery safe in this snack?
Good
Celery is used here as base. Celery adds crunch and flavor, along with some vitamins and minerals, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: CELERY
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Is Vinegar safe in this snack?
Good
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar provides acidity and flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: VINEGAR
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Is Aged Red Cayenne Peppers safe in this snack?
Good
Aged Red Cayenne Peppers is used here as flavor. These peppers add heat and flavor, enhancing the sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS
Read the full ingredient profile for Aged Red Cayenne Peppers
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health risks associated with high sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for texture and moisture but is a refined oil, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CANOLA OIL
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Is Natural Butter Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Butter Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural butter flavor enhances taste but may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Garlic safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is used for texture but is a refined oil, raising health concerns regarding its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for moisture and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and richness, enhancing the nutritional profile of the mayonnaise.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGGS
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Is Egg Yolks safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Yolks is used here as base. Egg yolks add richness and emulsification properties, improving the texture of the mayonnaise.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG YOLKS
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this snack?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as flavor. Distilled vinegar contributes acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DISTILLED VINEGAR
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONION
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Is Glucono Delta Lactone safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucono Delta Lactone is used here as preservative. Glucono delta lactone is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE
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Is Cayenne Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Cayenne Pepper is used here as flavor. Cayenne pepper adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CAYENNE PEPPER
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Is Oleoresin Paprika safe in this snack?
Bad
Oleoresin Paprika is used here as colorant. Oleoresin paprika is an artificial colorant that indicates processing and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR)
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure but raises concerns about refinement.
Role in formula: base
Original: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
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Is Canola And Or Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola And Or Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. These oils are used for texture but are refined, raising health concerns regarding their processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Canola And Or Sunflower Oil
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is used for leavening but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BAKING SODA
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening agent. Monocalcium phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE
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: 3336234
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Allergens detected: egg , soy , wheat
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