Is Wasabi Coated Green Peas Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Khao Shong
This page reviews Wasabi Coated Green Peas by Khao Shong 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: E141, E100.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wasabi (0.3%) and various stabilizers and colorants like E322 and E141. These additives raise concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Includes E322 (lecithin), a stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
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 green peas (70%), a natural ingredient providing fiber and nutrients.
- Wasabi adds a unique flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Includes E322 (lecithin), a stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Artificial colorants E141 and E100 indicate a level of processing that could affect quality.
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 Green Peas safe in this snack?
Good
Green Peas is used here as base. Green peas are the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Grüne Erbsen
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used as a binding agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall flavor but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glutinous Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Glutinous Rice Flour is used here as base. Glutinous rice flour is used for texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Klebreismehl
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Is Modified Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Modified sunflower oil is used for frying, but its processing raises concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: modfe Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains wheat and salt, which may be concerning for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sojasauce (Sojabohnen, Weizen, Salz, Wasser)
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Is Wasabi safe in this snack?
Good
Wasabi is used here as flavor. Wasabi (0.3%) provides a distinctive flavor, though its low concentration may limit its impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fatsiht Wasabi
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Is E322 safe in this snack?
Medium
E322 is used here as stabilizer. E322 (lecithin) is a stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: E322
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Is Mustard Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Mustard Flour is used here as flavor. Mustard flour adds flavor but may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Senfmehl
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Is E141 safe in this snack?
Bad
E141 is used here as colorant. E141 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe: E141
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Is E100 safe in this snack?
Bad
E100 is used here as colorant. E100 is a natural colorant but can still raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E100
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: 3399845
More from this brand: Khao Shong products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , mustard
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