Is Straight Cut Fries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Co-op Gold
Co-op Gold's Straight Cut Fries is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm olein, a processed oil, and sodium acid pyrophosphate, a synthetic additive. These raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
Palm olein is a processed oil that may raise health concerns due to its high saturated fat content.
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 potatoes, a natural ingredient providing essential carbohydrates.
- Sugar (dextrose) is used for browning, enhancing the appearance of fries.
Concerns
- Palm olein is a processed oil that may raise health concerns due to its high saturated fat content.
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a synthetic additive that can indicate a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Potatoes safe in this food?
Good
Potatoes is used here as base. Potatoes are the primary ingredient, providing natural carbohydrates and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Potatoes
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Is Palm Olein safe in this food?
Medium
Palm Olein is used here as emulsifier. Palm olein is a refined oil used for frying, raising concerns about its saturated fat content and environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Palm olein
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for browning, which can enhance the visual appeal but adds to the processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar (dextrose)
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Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a synthetic additive used to maintain color and texture, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium acid pyrophosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
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: 3240896
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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