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Is Tayto Waffle's Share Bag Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tayto

This page reviews Tayto Waffle's Share Bag by Tayto as a snack. 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: Flavorings, Smoke Flavoring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and hydrolysed vegetable protein, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavor enhancers like E621 further impacts the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.

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 potato powder, a natural ingredient that provides the base for the snack.
  • Includes rice flour, which is gluten-free and adds texture.
  • Bacon flavor derived from rusk and hydrolysed vegetable protein adds a savory taste.
  • Vegetable oil is used, which is a common choice for frying snacks.

Concerns

  • Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Hydrolysed vegetable protein can be a source of allergens, particularly for those sensitive to soy.
  • E621 (monosodium glutamate) is an artificial flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
  • Contains multiple processed ingredients, indicating a less natural composition.

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.

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: 3935740

More from this brand: Tayto products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , soy , barley , milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains potato powder, a natural ingredient that provides the base for the snack.; Includes rice flour, which is gluten-free and adds texture.; Bacon flavor derived from rusk and hydrolysed vegetable protein adds a savory taste.. See the Pros section above.
Tayto — Tayto Waffle's Share Bag has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tayto products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.; Hydrolysed vegetable protein can be a source of allergens, particularly for those sensitive to soy.; E621 (monosodium glutamate) is an artificial flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Tayto — Tayto Waffle's Share Bag has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and hydrolysed vegetable protein, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavor enhancers like E621 further impacts the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Tayto — Tayto Waffle's Share Bag a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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We detected: wheat, soy, barley, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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