Is Stiksy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Elma Chips
This page reviews Stiksy by Elma Chips 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 wheat flour enriched with folic acid and mixed vegetable oil (palm and soybean). The presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour enriched with folic acid and mixed vegetable oil (palm and soybean). The presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
Main concern
Mixed vegetable oil contains palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns and potential health issues.
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
- Wheat flour provides a base for texture and structure, contributing to the product's overall quality.
- Enriched with folic acid, which is beneficial for certain dietary needs.
Concerns
- Mixed vegetable oil contains palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns and potential health issues.
- High sodium content from added salt may pose health risks if consumed excessively.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the snack. It is a staple in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: farinha de trigo
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Is Folic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Folic Acid is used here as natural_extract. Folic acid is added to enhance nutritional value, particularly important for certain populations, such as pregnant women.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Acido fólico
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor but can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess, raising concerns about sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Mixed Vegetable Oil Palm And Soybean safe in this snack?
Medium
Mixed Vegetable Oil Palm And Soybean is used here as base. This oil blend provides fat content for texture but includes palm oil, which raises sustainability and health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: óleo misto vegetal de palma e soja
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: 4110357
More from this brand: Elma Chips products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat
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