Is Toasted Coconut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Diamond Almond
This page reviews Toasted Coconut by Blue Diamond Almond 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: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes almonds and natural flavors, but also contains sugar and caramel color, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of corn maltodextrin and brown sugar further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sugar and brown sugar are added, indicating a high level of sweetness that may not be ideal for all consumers.
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
- Almonds provide a good source of healthy fats and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Natural flavors derived from coconut enhance the product's taste without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.
Concerns
- Sugar and brown sugar are added, indicating a high level of sweetness that may not be ideal for all consumers.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
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 Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a nutritious base ingredient, providing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which contribute positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMONDS
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Corn Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture and stability, but it may raise concerns due to its highly processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORN MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is another form of sugar that contributes to sweetness but does not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEA SALT
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as emulsifier. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as an emulsifier, which helps maintain texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: GUM ARABIC
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Is Natural Flavors Coconut safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Flavors Coconut is used here as flavor. Natural flavors derived from coconut enhance the product's taste without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS (COCONUT)
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Is Caramel Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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Is Spice And Rebianna Stevia Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Spice And Rebianna Stevia Extract is used here as sweetener. Stevia extract is a natural sweetener that can reduce sugar content, but its processing raises some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SPICE AND REBIANA (STEVIA EXTRACT)
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: 3206042
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