Is Sweet & Salty Bar Nuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
New Century Snacks
Sweet & Salty Bar Nuts is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for New Century Snacks. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes peanuts and evaporated cane juice, which are natural, but also contains maltodextrin and xanthan gum, raising concerns about processing and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes peanuts and evaporated cane juice, which are natural, but also contains maltodextrin and xanthan gum, raising concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
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 provide natural protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Evaporated cane juice is a less processed sweetener compared to refined sugars, indicating a moderate quality.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
- Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that, while generally safe, indicates a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of this snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanuts
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Is Evaporated Cane Juice safe in this snack?
Medium
Evaporated Cane Juice is used here as sweetener. Evaporated cane juice is a less refined sweetener, providing some natural sweetness but still raises concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: evaporated cane juice
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in this product, ensuring proper texture and moisture content without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, which may include peanut, canola, sunflower, or soybean oil, is used for texture but raises concerns about the type of oil used.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (may contain one or more of the following: peanut, canola, sunflower and/or soybean oil)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its use in this snack.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but indicates a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this product, and when used in moderation, it does not raise significant safety concerns.
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: 3397487
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Allergens detected: peanut
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