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Is Sponch Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Bimbo

This page reviews Sponch by Bimbo as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening, Natural Artificial Flavor.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and hydrogenated vegetable shortening, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of artificial colors and flavors further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.

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 strawberry puree, providing some natural fruit content.
  • Includes enrichment ingredients like thiamin and riboflavin, which can enhance nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
  • Hydrogenated vegetable shortening indicates the presence of processed fats, which can be less healthy.

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.

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: 3292104

More from this brand: Bimbo products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg , sulphites

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

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Bimbo — Sponch has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Bimbo products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.; Hydrogenated vegetable shortening indicates the presence of processed fats, which can be less healthy.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.; Hydrogenated vegetable shortening indicates the presence of processed fats, which can be less healthy.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains strawberry puree, providing some natural fruit content.; Includes enrichment ingredients like thiamin and riboflavin, which can enhance nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: egg, sulphites. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and hydrogenated vegetable shortening, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of artificial colors and flavors further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Bimbo — Sponch has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Bimbo — Sponch has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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