Is Yogurt Nuts 200g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brynild
Brynild's Yogurt Nuts 200g 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains yogurt coating with sugar and emulsifiers, alongside roasted nuts. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is present in the yogurt coating, indicating a higher level of processing and potential health 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 a variety of nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews) which provide healthy fats and nutrients.
- Yogurt powder adds a dairy component, contributing to flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is present in the yogurt coating, indicating a higher level of processing and potential health concerns.
- Emulsifiers like E322 (soy lecithin) and E414 may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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.
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat, including coconut oil and cocoa butter, serves as a primary ingredient in the yogurt coating, raising concerns about processed fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk fett (kokosolje, kakaosmør)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used in the yogurt coating, contributing to the product's sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Yogurt Powder is used here as natural_extract. Yogurt powder adds flavor and a creamy texture, derived from fermented milk, which is generally considered a beneficial ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: yoghurtpulver
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to the dairy flavor and texture, providing some nutritional benefits without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelkpulver
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein and enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver
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Is Emulsifier E322 Soy safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 Soy is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the yogurt coating, but it raises concerns about processed ingredients and potential allergens.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (e322 (soya))
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Is Surface Treatment Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agents is used here as stabilizer. Surface treatment agents like E414 and E904 are used to enhance texture and appearance, but they indicate a higher level of processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: overflatebehandlingsmidler (e414, e904)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar content and raises concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glykosesirup
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent in the coating, which is generally safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapiokastivelse
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the product, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: e422
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Is Roasted Nuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Nuts is used here as base. Roasted nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews) provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: røstede nøtter (mandler, hasselnøtter, cashewnøtter)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used in the nut mixture, providing fats but raising concerns about the processing of oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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: 4048587
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Allergens detected: nuts , soy , milk
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