Is Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Snak Club
Snak Club's Sweet & Salty Trail Mix is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Artificial Colors.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial colors (Blue 1, Red 40) and hydrogenated oils, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and multiple sugars further detracts from the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Artificial colors like Blue 1 and Red 40 raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 peanuts, providing a source of healthy fats and protein.
- Includes natural flavors, which can enhance taste without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- Artificial colors like Blue 1 and Red 40 raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed ingredient linked to health risks.
- High sugar content from multiple sources may contribute to unhealthy dietary habits.
- Presence of palm oil raises sustainability concerns regarding its sourcing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of this trail mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUTS
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, primarily canola, is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL AND/OR OIL)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with refined salts.
Role in formula: base
Original: SEA SALT
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and milk fat, which are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, MILK, LACTOSE]
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to excessive calorie intake and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat that poses health risks, including heart disease.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Artificial Colors safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Colors is used here as colorant. Artificial colors like Blue 1 and Red 40 are synthetic additives linked to various health concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: AC BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to increased sugar consumption and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is high in saturated fat, which can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTER [MILK]
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Is Pretzel safe in this snack?
Medium
Pretzel is used here as base. Pretzels provide crunch and texture but are often high in sodium and low in nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: PRETZEL
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: 3337086
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy , wheat
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