Is All Butter Scones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asda Exceptional
This page reviews All Butter Scones by Asda Exceptional as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes fortified wheat flour and buttermilk, but also contains sugar and raising agents, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. This raises moderate quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes fortified wheat flour and buttermilk, but also contains sugar and raising agents, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. This raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about the overall sweetness and potential for excessive intake.
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
- Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and niacin, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Cornish buttermilk and clotted cream enhance flavor and texture, indicating a focus on traditional ingredients.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about the overall sweetness and potential for excessive intake.
- Raising agents like diphosphates and sodium carbonates are processed ingredients that may indicate a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and essential nutrients. However, its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)]
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Is Cornish Buttermilk safe in this snack?
Good
Cornish Buttermilk is used here as base. Cornish buttermilk adds moisture and richness to the scones, enhancing flavor while being a natural dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cornish Buttermilk (18%)
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Is Unsalted Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Unsalted Butter is used here as base. Unsalted butter contributes to the scones' rich flavor and texture, being a natural fat source without additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Unsalted Butter (Milk) (14%)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about the overall healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Cornish Clotted Cream safe in this snack?
Good
Cornish Clotted Cream is used here as base. Cornish clotted cream enhances the scones' richness and flavor profile, being a traditional dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Corrish Clotted Cream (Milk) (7%)
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Is Pasteurized Range Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurized Range Egg is used here as base. Pasteurized egg provides structure and moisture, contributing positively to the scone's texture and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteuriserse Range Egg
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents like diphosphates and sodium carbonates help the scones rise, but their processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates)
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: 3963427
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk , egg
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