red
Hydrogenated Palm Stearin Oil
Trans-fat source. Banned/restricted by FDA, EU and most jurisdictions due to cardiovascular risk.
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Lotte Choco Pie 6 pack
Is Lotte Choco Pie 6 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 2 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid2 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Acids E471
Industrial fatty-acid emulsifier shown to disrupt gut mucus barrier and microbiome in mouse models. Ubiquitous in baked goods and chocolate.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
Full ingredients (from label)
Wheat FlourSugarCorn Starch SyrupVegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Stearin Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Stearin Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Emulsifier(Glycerin Esters of Fatty
Acids E471), Antioxidant (Tocopherol E306), Shortening(Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Stearin Oil, Beef Tallow, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin E322), Antioxidant (d-Tocopherol E306), Cocoa Preparation(Whole Milk Powder,
Cocoa Mass), Cocoa Powder, Contains 2% or less of : Sweetener(D-sorbitol E420,Glycerin E422), Ethanol, Egg, Lactose, Glucose, Torte[Soybean Oil, Sweetener(D-sorbitol E420), Emulsifiers (Glycerin Esters
of Fatty Acids E471, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids E477, Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids E473), Ethanol, Water], Acidity Regulators(Sodium Bicarbonate E500(ii), Ammonium Bicarbonate E503(ii),
Calcium Phosphate(Mono-Basic) E341(i)), Gelatin, Salt,Cocoa Mass, Emulsifiers(Soy Lecithin E322, Glycerin Esters of Fatty Acids E471), Artificial Flavours, Mixed Formulation, Emulsifier(Sodium Caseinate),
Acidity Regulator(Calcium Hydroxide E526), Vanillin, Thickeners (Xanthan Gum E415, Arabic Gum E414), Diced Peanut, Almond Powder
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.