Is Star Rice - Crunchy Happen Nuss Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Choceur
This page reviews Star Rice - Crunchy Happen Nuss by Choceur 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: Sugar, Palm Kernel Fat, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm fats, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier lecithins and flavoring agents further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 roasted hazelnuts, providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans.
- Uses rice puffs, adding a light texture and contributing to the snack's crunchiness.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm and palm kernel fats are included, which are often criticized for environmental impact.
- Presence of emulsifier lecithins indicates processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall high sugar content, which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is a highly processed fat that raises environmental concerns due to palm oil production practices.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palmkern)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is another processed fat that is often linked to deforestation and habitat destruction.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm
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Is Shea Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Shea Fat is used here as base. Shea fat is derived from shea nuts and is used for texture, but its processing level can vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: Shea
-
Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
-
Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Roasted hazelnuts provide natural flavor and healthy fats, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete Haselnüsse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans, contributing to texture and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Rice Puffs safe in this snack?
Good
Rice Puffs is used here as base. Rice puffs add a light, crunchy texture and are made from whole grain rice, enhancing the snack's appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Puffreis
-
Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that adds protein but lacks the fat content of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
-
Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Laktose
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Is Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour is a processed ingredient that adds texture but lacks nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maismehl
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a refined ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl
-
Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is derived from cocoa beans and adds flavor, but its processing level can vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Emulsifier Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture, but they are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
-
Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalzextrakt
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as natural_extract. Vanilla extract is a natural flavoring derived from vanilla beans, enhancing the product's flavor profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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: 3857145
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk , lactose , soy , wheat
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