Is Ballerina Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla
This page reviews Ballerina Brownie by Orkla as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Invert Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and wheat flour, which are common in baked goods. However, the presence of milk whey and emulsifier lecithin raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Main concern
Sugar and wheat flour are highly processed ingredients that contribute to a lower rating.
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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a common ingredient in brownies.
- Includes sodium bicarbonate as a leavening agent, which is standard for baked goods.
Concerns
- Sugar and wheat flour are highly processed ingredients that contribute to a lower rating.
- Contains milk whey, which may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
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 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 brownie but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Bad
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined ingredient that lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains, contributing to a lower quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Hydrogenated Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Hydrogenated Coconut Fat is used here as base. Hydrogenated coconut fat is a processed fat that can raise concerns about trans fats and overall health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullherdet kokos fett
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Coconut Fat
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Reduced-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor and is a common ingredient in brownies, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy-derived ingredient that can enhance texture but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: hvetestivelse
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar content and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukkersirup
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Good
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent that helps the brownie rise, contributing positively to its texture.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hevemiddel (natriumbikarbonat)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a standard ingredient in baked goods, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (lecitin)
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the quality and safety of flavoring agents used.
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: 4048060
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy , hazelnuts
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