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Is Yuca Chips Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Intermon Oxfam

This page reviews Yuca Chips by Intermon Oxfam as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes yuca and vegetable oils, with palm oil present. The use of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications, affecting the overall rating.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes yuca and vegetable oils, with palm oil present. The use of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications, affecting the overall rating.

Main concern

Palm oil is included, which raises sustainability and 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

  • Yuca is the primary ingredient, providing a natural base for the chips.
  • Contains no artificial additives, indicating a more straightforward composition.

Concerns

  • Palm oil is included, which raises sustainability and health concerns.
  • High oil content may indicate a less healthy snack option.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

  • Is Yuca safe in this snack?

    Good

    Yuca is used here as base. Yuca is a starchy root vegetable that serves as the main ingredient, providing a natural and gluten-free base for the chips.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Yuca

    Read the full ingredient profile for Yuca

  • Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for frying, contributing to the texture and flavor but raises concerns about the health implications of high oil consumption.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: huile végétale

    Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Oil

  • Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a common frying oil that can raise health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: huile végétale (huile de palme)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Palm Oil

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the chips, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, necessitating moderation.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: sel

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

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: 3980795

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Frequently asked questions

Intermon Oxfam — Yuca Chips has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Intermon Oxfam — Yuca Chips 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.
Intermon Oxfam — Yuca Chips has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Intermon Oxfam products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: yuca, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Yuca is the primary ingredient, providing a natural base for the chips.; Contains no artificial additives, indicating a more straightforward composition.. See the Pros section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes yuca and vegetable oils, with palm oil present. The use of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications, affecting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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.
This product is flagged for: Palm oil is included, which raises sustainability and health concerns.; High oil content may indicate a less healthy snack option.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Intermon Oxfam — Yuca Chips 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.

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