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TRAIL MIX, HONEY BBQ

NICE! · 0/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected; 1 banned in at least one country

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Maltodextrin Caution Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Red 40 (Allura Red AC) Not approved Synthetic azo dye linked in studies to hyperactivity in children. Mandatory warning label in the EU.
Brown Sugar Caution Refined sugar with molasses added back.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Red 40 (Allura Red AC) -50 Synthetic azo dye linked in studies to hyperactivity in children. Mandatory warning label in the EU.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Maltodextrin -10 Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Brown Sugar -10 Refined sugar with molasses added back.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

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Diets this fits

PescatarianDairy-free

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