Is Bakers Macaroons Coconut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn's Bakers Macaroons Coconut is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about high processing. Ingredients like inulin and natural flavor are more acceptable, but overall quality is mixed.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Inulin is a dietary fiber that can support digestive health, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Natural flavoring is generally considered a better option compared to artificial flavors, indicating a focus on quality.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
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: suiker
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Is Coconut safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut is used here as base. Coconut provides natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality and appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: 29% kokos
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Is Free Range Egg White safe in this snack?
Good
Free Range Egg White is used here as base. Free-range egg white adds protein and structure to the macaroons, indicating a focus on quality sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vrije-uitloopei-eiwit
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Is Inulin safe in this snack?
Good
Inulin is used here as natural_extract. Inulin is a dietary fiber that can support digestive health, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: voedingsvezel (inuline)
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch from wheat and potato serves as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zetmeel (tarwe, aardappel)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure, but its refined nature may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarweblos
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Raising Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents like diphosphates and sodium carbonates help with texture but are synthetic and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rijsmiddel (difosfaten [E450]. natriumcarbonaten [E500])
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd maïszetmeel
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszur (citroenzuur [E330])
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is generally considered a better option compared to artificial flavors, indicating a focus on quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk 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: 4195910
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Allergens detected: wheat
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