Is Wasabi Coated Peanuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coop Fine Food
This page reviews Wasabi Coated Peanuts by Coop Fine Food 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: Modified Tapioca Starch, Glucose, Maltodextrin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified tapioca starch (E1404) and artificial colors (E150d, E100, E141), which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of glucose and maltodextrin indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Modified tapioca starch (E1404) is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
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 peanuts, providing a source of healthy fats and protein.
- Includes wasabi (0.5%), adding a unique flavor profile.
- Fairtrade sugar used, indicating ethical sourcing.
- Overall peanut content is high at 78%, enhancing quality.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca starch (E1404) is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Artificial colors (E150d, E100, E141) raise questions about synthetic additives.
- Glucose and maltodextrin are processed sugars, which may not be ideal.
- Contains allergens like wheat and potential traces of tree nuts.
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 Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a nutritious base ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnüsse
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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 adds texture but is a refined product with moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Getreidemehle (Weizen)
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Getreidemehle (Reis)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds flavor but is highly processed and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch (E1404) is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Maniokstärke (E 1404)
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient, which may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds flavor but contains wheat, which may be a concern for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sojasauce (enthäl Weizen)
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Is Rice Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Rice Oil is used here as base. Rice oil is a natural oil that contributes to the product's texture and flavor without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reisöl
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Is Wasabi safe in this snack?
Good
Wasabi is used here as flavor. Wasabi (0.5%) adds a distinctive flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Wasabi 0,5% (japanischer Meerrettich)
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Is Glucose safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a processed sugar that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Mustard Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Mustard Powder is used here as flavor. Mustard powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Senfpulver
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Is Caramel Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150d) is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff [E 150d]
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Good
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin (E100) is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, which is generally considered safe and adds color.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe (E 100)
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Is Chlorophyll safe in this snack?
Good
Chlorophyll is used here as colorant. Chlorophyll (E141) is a natural colorant that is safe and adds a green hue to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe (E 141)
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: 4096705
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Allergens detected: wheat , peanut
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