Is Toms Kokosstang Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haugen Gruppen As
Toms Kokosstang is a snack from Haugen Gruppen As. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Hardened Vegetable Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of modified starch and emulsifiers raises concerns about ingredient processing and quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 coconut (3%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes glycerol as a moisture-retaining agent, which helps maintain product freshness.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Modified starch and emulsifiers indicate a level of processing that may affect overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar levels in the diet, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktosesirup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but contains gluten, which may be a concern for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel (gluten)
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Is Coconut safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Coconut (3%) adds natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kokos 3%
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Is Modified Corn And Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Corn And Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starches are used for texture and stability but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert mais og potetstivelse
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Corn And Potato Starch
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Is Hardened Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Hardened Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Hardened vegetable fat, derived from palm kernel and coconut, raises concerns due to processing and potential trans fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: herdet vegetabislk fett (palmekjerne, kokos)
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Is Arabic Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Arabic Gum is used here as thickener. Arabic gum is a natural thickening agent but is processed, which may affect the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (arabisk gummi)
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as moisture-retaining agent. Glycerol helps retain moisture in the product, contributing to freshness but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: moisture-retaining agent
Original: fuktighetsbevarende middel (glyserol)
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (mono - og diglycerider av fettsyrer)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Raw Licorice safe in this snack?
Good
Raw Licorice is used here as flavor. Raw licorice adds a unique flavor profile to the product, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rålakris
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is used to enhance flavor but may be synthetic, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, providing color but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farvestoff (kurkumin)
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness and quality in the product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant (askorbinsyre)
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: 4005457
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Allergens detected: gluten
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