Is Baklavas Gourmet Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arz
Arz's Baklavas Gourmet 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 Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Glucose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Vegetable ghee and modified corn starch are also present, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose may raise 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 natural flavors like rose water and orange blossom water, enhancing the product's aromatic profile.
- Includes nuts such as cashews, walnuts, and pistachios, which provide texture and flavor.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- 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
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 Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the texture and moisture of the baklava, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Cashews Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Cashews Flour is used here as base. Cashews flour adds flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashews Flour (wheat)
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Is Vegetable Ghee safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Ghee is used here as base. Vegetable ghee is a processed fat that contributes to the richness of the baklava but raises concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable ghee
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a synthetic thickener that may raise quality concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified corn starch
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Is Glucose safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness and may raise concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose
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Is Walnuts safe in this food?
Good
Walnuts is used here as base. Walnuts provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Walnuts
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Is Pistachios safe in this food?
Good
Pistachios is used here as base. Pistachios add a unique flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the baklava.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pistachios
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is a processed fat that contributes to the texture but raises concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable oil
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Is Semolina Wheatlets safe in this food?
Medium
Semolina Wheatlets is used here as base. Semolina wheatlets provide structure and texture but are a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Semolina wheatlets
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Is Rose Water safe in this food?
Good
Rose Water is used here as flavor. Rose water is a natural flavoring agent that enhances the aromatic profile of the baklava without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rose water
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Is Orange Blossom Water safe in this food?
Good
Orange Blossom Water is used here as flavor. Orange blossom water adds a unique flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orange blossom water
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, posing no quality concerns in this context.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness but is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric acid
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: 3389226
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