Is Star Wars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Maggi
This page reviews Star Wars by Maggi as a food. 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: Palm Oil, Flavors, Riboflavin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm oil and sugar, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorant riboflavin also indicates a less natural profile.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 pasta made from durum wheat semolina, a good source of carbohydrates.
- Includes vegetables like carrots and onions, contributing to flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Sugar and dextrose are added, indicating a processed composition that may not be ideal.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this food?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is the primary ingredient, providing essential carbohydrates for energy. Its quality is generally high, supporting the product's base.
Role in formula: base
Original: semoule de _blé_ dur
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Carrot adds natural sweetness and color, enhancing the product's nutritional profile with vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: carotte
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Is Potato Flakes safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Flakes is used here as base. Potato flakes are a processed ingredient that provides texture but may lack the nutritional benefits of whole potatoes.
Role in formula: base
Original: flocons de pomme de terre
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion contributes flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: oignon
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can be acceptable in moderation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de maïs
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the product's processed nature and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises sustainability and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de palme
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extraits de levure
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Is Flavors safe in this food?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial and can raise concerns about the product's naturalness and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil but is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Soy Protein Hydrolysate safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein Hydrolysate is used here as emulsifier. Soy protein hydrolysate is used for texture and protein content but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hydrolysat de protéines de _soja_
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Hydrolysate
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds flavor and is a source of vitamins, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: persil
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Is Riboflavin safe in this food?
Bad
Riboflavin is used here as colorant. Riboflavin is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about the product's naturalness and processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (riboflavine)
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: 4195657
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