Is Space Balls Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lesser Evil
This page reviews Space Balls by Lesser Evil as a snack. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Organic Flavor.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
The ingredient composition includes organic milled corn and organic avocado oil, which are good quality. However, the presence of organic flavor and organic yeast extract raises some concerns about processing.
Main concern
Organic flavor is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and 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
- Organic milled corn provides a natural base, contributing to a cleaner ingredient profile.
- Organic avocado oil is a healthy fat source, enhancing the overall quality of the snack.
Concerns
- Organic flavor is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and quality.
- Organic yeast extract is often used for flavor enhancement but can indicate a more processed 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 Organic Milled Corn safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Milled Corn is used here as base. Organic milled corn serves as the primary ingredient, providing a natural and wholesome base for the snack. Its organic status indicates minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: ORGANIC MILLED CORN
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Is Organic Avocado Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Avocado Oil is used here as base. Organic avocado oil is a healthy fat that contributes to the snack's texture and flavor. Its organic nature suggests a higher quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: ORGANIC AVOCADO OIL
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Is Organic Cheddar Cheese safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Cheddar Cheese is used here as flavor. Organic cheddar cheese adds flavor and richness to the product. However, it is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE (ORGANIC MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Organic Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Organic Flavor is used here as flavor. Organic flavor is a vague term that can encompass various processed substances, raising concerns about transparency and quality in the ingredient list.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ORGANIC FLAVOR
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Is Organic Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Organic yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may not align with a clean label philosophy.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ORGANIC YEAST EXTRACT
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: 3491553
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Allergens detected: milk
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