Is American Style Pancakes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Van-Jan
Van-Jan's American Style Pancakes is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on E326, E330, E262.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifier lecithin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives E326 and E330 indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
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 wheat flour, a staple ingredient providing structure and texture.
- Includes vegetable oil, which can contribute to moisture and mouthfeel.
- The use of egg provides binding properties and enhances texture.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
- Includes preservatives E326 and E330, indicating a processed composition with potential quality issues.
- Whey powder from milk may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the pancakes. It is a common ingredient in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and helps to combine the dry ingredients, forming a batter.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture. While it is a vegetable oil, concerns about processing and quality may arise.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige olie (raapzaad)
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide binding and leavening properties, contributing to the overall texture and structure of the pancakes.
Role in formula: base
Original: scharrelei
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness and enhances flavor, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Wheat Fibers safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Fibers is used here as base. Wheat fibers can contribute to texture and may provide some dietary benefits, though they are often processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwevezels
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Is Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is derived from milk and adds protein, but it may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: wei - poeder (melk)
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Is E326 safe in this food?
Bad
E326 is used here as preservative. E326 is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: zuurteregelaars (E326, E330, E262)
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Is E330 safe in this food?
Bad
E330 is used here as preservative. E330 is citric acid, used as a preservative and acidulant, which may raise concerns about synthetic processing.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: zuurteregelaars (E326, E330, E262)
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Is E262 safe in this food?
Bad
E262 is used here as preservative. E262 is sodium acetate, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: zuurteregelaars (E326, E330, E262)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere melkpoeder
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Is E500 safe in this food?
Bad
E500 is used here as preservative. E500 is sodium bicarbonate, used as a leavening agent, but its presence indicates a processed nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: rijsmiddelen (E500, E341)
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Is E341 safe in this food?
Bad
E341 is used here as preservative. E341 is calcium phosphate, used as a leavening agent, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: rijsmiddelen (E500, E341)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: zout
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Is Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (lecithine)
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma refers to flavoring agents that may be artificial, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4209094
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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