Is Snaps Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Smiths
Smiths's Snaps is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Flavourings, Sugar, Sodium Diacetate.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and saccharin, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of multiple colorants and flavor enhancers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
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 potato starch and granules, which are natural ingredients contributing to texture.
- Includes citric acid, a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
- Saccharin is an artificial sweetener linked to health controversies, impacting overall product quality.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Good
Potato Starch is used here as base. Potato starch serves as a primary ingredient providing structure and texture to the snack. It is a natural, minimally processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Potato Starch
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Is Potato Granules safe in this snack?
Good
Potato Granules is used here as base. Potato granules are derived from dehydrated potatoes, contributing to the snack's flavor and texture. They are natural and minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Potato Granules
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content. While it is a vegetable oil, it is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sunflower Oil
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Is Flavourings safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often synthetic and can include artificial compounds, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavourings
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Sodium Diacetate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Diacetate is used here as acidulant. Sodium diacetate is a synthetic acidity regulator that can raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator (Sodium Diacetate)
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Is Wheat Rusk And Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Rusk And Flour is used here as base. Wheat rusk and flour provide structure but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals. They are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Rusk and Flour (contains Calcium, Iron. Niacin, Thiamin)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. It is generally recognized as safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acid (Citric Acid)
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Is Hydrolysed Soya And Wheat Proteins safe in this snack?
Medium
Hydrolysed Soya And Wheat Proteins is used here as flavor. These proteins are used for flavor enhancement but are processed and may raise concerns about allergenicity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hydrolysed Soya and Wheat Proteins
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Is Celery Seed Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Celery Seed Oil is used here as flavor. Celery seed oil is a natural extract that adds flavor. It is minimally processed and generally safe.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Celery Seed Oil
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this snack?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that can cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavour Enhancers (Monosodium Glutamate)
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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 processed and may contain glutamates, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast Extract (contains Barley)
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and color. It is minimally processed and contributes positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato Powder
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Is Barley Malt Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Flour is used here as base. Barley malt flour is used for flavor and texture but is processed and may raise gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Barley Malt Flour (contains Wheat)
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, which can be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Lactose (from Milk)
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Powder
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Is Mustard Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Mustard Oil is used here as flavor. Mustard oil is used for flavoring but can be strong and may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mustard Oil
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic alternatives, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colours (Paprika Extract)
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Is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel safe in this snack?
Bad
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel is used here as colorant. Sulphite ammonia caramel is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
Read the full ingredient profile for Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
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Is Saccharin safe in this snack?
Bad
Saccharin is used here as sweetener. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener linked to health controversies, raising concerns about its safety in food products.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sweetener (Saccharin)
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as salt. Potassium chloride is used as a salt substitute but can have a metallic taste and may raise concerns for those with kidney issues.
Role in formula: salt
Original: Potassium Chloride
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as salt. Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: salt
Original: Salt
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Is Annatto safe in this snack?
Bad
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural colorant but can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colours (Annatto)
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Good
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, providing color without synthetic alternatives, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Curcumin
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: 3929201
More from this brand: Smiths products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat , barley , milk
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