Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Good Health

Good Health's Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Powdered Shortening, Natural Flavors, Dextrose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like powdered shortening and natural flavors, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives like dextrose and maltodextrin further impacts the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Powdered shortening contains palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.

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 dehydrated vegetables like carrot and broccoli, contributing some natural flavors and colors.
  • Includes cultured buttermilk powder, which may enhance taste and provide some dairy benefits.

Concerns

  • Powdered shortening contains palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
  • Natural flavors and dextrose are synthetic additives that may indicate a highly processed product.

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.

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: 3426456

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes several processed ingredients like powdered shortening and natural flavors, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives like dextrose and maltodextrin 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.
Good Health — Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Good Health products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Powdered shortening contains palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.; Natural flavors and dextrose are synthetic additives that may indicate a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Good Health — Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: dehydrated potato, dehydrated tomato, cultured buttermilk powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Zerotox gives Good Health — Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch 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.
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.
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Good Health — Veggie Staws - Zesty Ranch has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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