Family & Pet Safety
Dog Friendly? 🐶✅
No specific toxins found.
Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Limit for Kids 👶⚠️
Ingredient Decoder
Moderate Caution
Carrageenan
A thickening agent derived from red seaweed. While natural, it has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation, bloating, and may worsen symptoms of IBS.
Sesame
Recently added as the 9th Major Allergen in the US. Sesame is often hidden in 'natural flavors' or spice blends, making it dangerous for allergic individuals.
Trehalose
A sugar used to improve food texture. Some studies suggest it may encourage the growth of C. difficile bacteria in the gut.
Full Ingredients List:
Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in low quantity (2.78g)
This product contains a low amount of fat. A healthy choice for your heart.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Saturated Fat in low quantity (0.972g)
Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in moderate quantity (15.3g)
Sugars in moderate quantity.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in low quantity (0.0309g)
Low salt content.
Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Health Benefits
- ● Convenient Snack
Cons & Warnings
- ● Ultra Processed
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Dr. Mark Chen, PhD
Food Scientist
"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Black Sesame Mochi truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 55/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
⚠️ Moderate Caution
While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Carrageenan. A thickening agent derived from red seaweed. While natural, it has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation, bloating, and may worsen symptoms of IBS. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.
The Sugar Reality Check
This product contains 15g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 4 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Black Sesame Mochi achieves a CakeID Score of 55/100.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 package
Calories
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Burn It Off
To burn off the 111 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~4 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
