Is Snack On The Run! Tuna Salad & Crackers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bumble Bee
This page reviews Snack On The Run! Tuna Salad & Crackers by Bumble Bee 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: Soybean Oil, Sugar, Glucono Delta Lactone.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tuna and vegetable broth as primary ingredients, but also contains several processed components like soybean oil and sugar. This mix raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Soybean oil is a highly processed oil, raising concerns about the quality and health implications of its use.
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
- Tuna provides a source of protein, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile.
- Vegetable broth adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the product's palatability without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Soybean oil is a highly processed oil, raising concerns about the quality and health implications of its use.
- The presence of sugar and corn syrup indicates added sweeteners, which can detract from the overall healthiness of the product.
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 Tuna safe in this snack?
Good
Tuna is used here as base. Tuna is a natural source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: tuna
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent and moisture component, essential for the texture and consistency of the salad.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Vegetable Broth safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Broth is used here as flavor. Vegetable broth enhances flavor while providing moisture, contributing positively without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vegetable broth
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Mayonnaise safe in this snack?
Medium
Mayonnaise is used here as emulsifier. Mayonnaise adds creaminess and flavor but is often high in fats and calories, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mayonnaise
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is a highly processed oil, which may raise concerns regarding its health implications and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soybean oil
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and richness, contributing positively to the product's overall nutritional profile.
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 flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
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 acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor, contributing positively without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: distilled vinegar
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Is Celery safe in this snack?
Good
Celery is used here as flavor. Celery adds crunch and flavor, enhancing the product's texture and taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: celery
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Is Textured Soy Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Textured Soy Flour is used here as base. Textured soy flour is a processed ingredient that adds protein but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: textured soy flour
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that can detract from the overall healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: 2% or less sugar
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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 ingredient used as a preservative, raising concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: glucono delta lactone
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Dehydrated Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Onion is used here as flavor. Dehydrated onion enhances flavor without raising significant safety concerns, contributing positively.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated onion
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Is Poppy Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Poppy Seeds is used here as flavor. Poppy seeds add texture and flavor, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poppy seeds
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds contribute flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sesame seeds
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Is Black Sesame Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Black Sesame Seeds is used here as flavor. Black sesame seeds add a unique flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black sesame seeds
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour provides structure but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour
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Is Niacin safe in this snack?
Good
Niacin is used here as nutrient. Niacin is a B-vitamin that supports metabolism, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: niacin
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this snack?
Good
Reduced Iron is used here as nutrient. Reduced iron is an essential mineral that supports health, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: reduced iron
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Is Thiamine Mononitrate safe in this snack?
Good
Thiamine Mononitrate is used here as nutrient. Thiamine mononitrate is a B-vitamin that supports energy metabolism, enhancing the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: thiamine mononitrate
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Is Riboflavin safe in this snack?
Good
Riboflavin is used here as nutrient. Riboflavin is a B-vitamin that plays a role in energy production, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: riboflavin
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Is Folic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Folic Acid is used here as nutrient. Folic acid is a B-vitamin important for cell division, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: folic acid
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is a processed oil that may raise concerns regarding its health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: canola oil
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is a processed oil that may raise concerns about its quality and health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Leavening safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening is used here as thickener. Leavening agents are used to create texture but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: leavening
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as thickener. Baking soda is a leavening agent that contributes to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: baking soda
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as thickener. Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent that can raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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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 significant concerns regarding health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fats, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter
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Is Cream safe in this snack?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream contributes to texture and flavor but is high in fats, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in origin, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 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 as an emulsifier but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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: 3336233
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Allergens detected: egg , soy , wheat
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