Is Apple Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Goman Nordvest As
Apple Cake is a food from Goman Nordvest As. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Preservative E211, Preservative E202, Modified Starch E1422.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic additives like sodium benzoate (E211) and modified starch (E1422), which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and emulsifiers indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 jam, providing a fruit component that adds flavor and moisture.
- Includes cinnamon, a natural spice that enhances taste and aroma.
- Uses water as a base, which is essential for the cake's texture.
- Eggs contribute to the structure and richness of the cake.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Modified starch (E1422) is a processed ingredient that may have quality implications.
- Contains multiple emulsifiers (E471, E475) which indicate a highly processed formulation.
- Whey powder indicates dairy content, which may not suit those with lactose intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the cake, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient, providing essential carbohydrates.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs contribute to the cake's structure and moisture, enhancing its overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil adds moisture and fat, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Apple Jam safe in this food?
Good
Apple Jam is used here as flavor. Apple jam adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the cake's overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: eplesyltetøy 12 % (sukker, vann, eple 27 %, tørkede eplebiter 2,8 %)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the cake's texture and moisture content, contributing to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Thickener E440 safe in this food?
Medium
Thickener E440 is used here as thickener. Thickener E440 is used to improve texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (E 440)
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Is Antioxidant E300 E333 safe in this food?
Medium
Antioxidant E300 E333 is used here as antioxidant. Antioxidants E300 and E333 are added to preserve freshness but indicate synthetic processing.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant (E 300, E 333)
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Is Preservative E211 safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative E211 is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserverings - middel (E 211)
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Is Preservative E202 safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative E202 is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is another synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E 202)
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Is Glycerol safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as thickener. Glycerol (E422) is used for moisture retention but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: konsistensmiddel (E 422)
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Is Modified Starch E1422 safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch E1422 is used here as thickener. Modified starch (E1422) is a processed ingredient that may have quality implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse (E 1422)
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Is Cinnamon safe in this food?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon is a natural spice that enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the cake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kanel
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Is Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and richness but may not suit those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Raising Agent E450 E500 safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agent E450 E500 is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents E450 and E500 are used for leavening but indicate a processed formulation.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hevemiddel (E 450, E 500)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances texture but may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and balances sweetness in the cake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Stabilizer E466 E412 safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer E466 E412 is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers E466 and E412 are used to maintain texture but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E 466, E 412)
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Is Vegetable Emulsifier E481 E475 E471 safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Emulsifier E481 E475 E471 is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable emulsifiers E481, E475, and E471 are used to improve texture but indicate a processed product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetabilsk emulgator (E 481, E 475, E 471)
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Is Rice Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as thickener. Rice starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: risstivelse
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Is Preservative E202 safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative E202 is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E 202)
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Is Acid Regulator E330 safe in this food?
Medium
Acid Regulator E330 is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E 330)
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Is Flavor Vanillin safe in this food?
Bad
Flavor Vanillin is used here as flavor. Vanillin is an artificial flavoring that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma (vanillin)
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: 4044268
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