Is Aachener Dominosteine Safe? Ingredient Analysis
K Winter Edition
This page reviews Aachener Dominosteine by K Winter Edition as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sorbitol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of lecithins as emulsifiers raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose-fructose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 apple puree, providing a natural fruit component that adds flavor.
- Includes spices like cinnamon, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose-fructose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Lecithins as emulsifiers may indicate the presence of processed ingredients, affecting quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar levels in the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is refined, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Apple Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as base. Apple puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Apfelmark
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Is Apricot Kernels safe in this dessert?
Medium
Apricot Kernels is used here as base. Apricot kernels add a unique flavor but may raise concerns due to potential cyanogenic compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aprikosenkerne
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds richness and texture but is a processed fat, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is less processed than white sugar but still contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Farinzucker
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a synthetic humectant that can raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel: Sorbit
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Is Invertase safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invertase is used here as enzyme. Invertase is an enzyme used to convert sugar, which may indicate processing and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: Invertase
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Pectins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling agent. Pectins are natural gelling agents that help achieve the desired texture but may indicate processing.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: Geliermittel: Pektine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is a synthetic buffering agent that may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Natriumcitrate
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Is Apple Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Apple Extract is used here as natural_extract. Apple extract adds natural flavor and may enhance the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Apfelextrakt
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but may involve processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture but may indicate the presence of processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Spices safe in this dessert?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor and may enhance the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Cinnamon safe in this dessert?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimt
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonates are used as leavening agents but are processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Potassium Carbonates safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potassium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Potassium carbonates serve as leavening agents but are processed, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Kaliumcarbonate
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickener but is a processed ingredient, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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: 3814146
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , peanut , egg , milk , lupin , sesame , soy
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