Is Star Snacks, Roasted Peanuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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This page reviews Star Snacks, Roasted Peanuts by Star as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted peanuts and oils, with salt added. The presence of multiple oils raises concerns about processing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted peanuts and oils, with salt added. The presence of multiple oils raises concerns about processing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
The use of multiple oils (peanut, cottonseed, sunflower, canola) raises concerns about the quality and processing of the fats used.
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
- Peanuts are a good source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
- Roasting enhances flavor and texture, making the peanuts more enjoyable to eat.
Concerns
- The use of multiple oils (peanut, cottonseed, sunflower, canola) raises concerns about the quality and processing of the fats used.
- Salt content may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake, affecting the overall health perception.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are the primary ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein, which are beneficial in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanuts
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is used for roasting, contributing flavor but also raising concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut and/or cottonseed and/or sunflower seed and/or canola oil
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Is Cottonseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Cottonseed Oil is used here as base. Cottonseed oil is a refined oil that may contain residues from processing, which can affect quality and safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: cottonseed
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Is Sunflower Seed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Seed Oil is used here as base. Sunflower seed oil is often used for frying and roasting, but its processing can raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower seed
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing and potential for GMOs can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, but excessive intake can lead to health issues, impacting the snack's overall perception.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3425553
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Allergens detected: peanut
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