Is Berthas Gulrotkake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baxt As
Baxt As's Berthas Gulrotkake is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Syrup.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like E202 (preservative) and E120 (colorant), indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of E202 as a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns.
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 carrots (11%), providing some natural flavor and moisture.
- Includes spices like cinnamon and ginger, which can enhance taste.
Concerns
- Presence of E202 as a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns.
- E120 is an artificial colorant, indicating processing and potential quality issues.
- Multiple emulsifiers (E471, E481, E475) suggest a highly processed composition.
- High sugar content from multiple sources may indicate excessive sweetness.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the cake but raises concerns due to high processing and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common vegetable oil used for moisture but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk olje (raps)
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds moisture and flavor but is often processed, which may affect its natural properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk olje (kokos)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient providing structure but is refined, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Egg safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, contributing positively to the cake's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is Carrots safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots (11%) add natural sweetness and moisture, enhancing the cake's flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: gulrøtter (11%)
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol (E422) is used to retain moisture in the cake, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarende middel (E422)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktose sirup
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Is Coconut Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Flour is used here as base. Coconut flour (1%) adds flavor and texture but is often processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosmel(1%)
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Is Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Syrup is used here as sweetener. Syrup is a concentrated sweetener that can contribute to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker sirup
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch (E1422) is used for texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse (E1422)
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds texture but is often refined, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: rismel
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch (contains wheat) is used for texture but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelse (inneholder hvete)
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Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated oils are often associated with trans fats, raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk olje (fullherdet raps)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents (E450, E500) are used for leavening but are synthetic, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: hevemidler (E450, E500)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten adds structure but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E471, E481, E475) help blend ingredients but indicate a processed composition, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (E471, E481, E475)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this dessert?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices (cinnamon, clove, ginger) add flavor complexity and can enhance the overall taste profile of the cake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder (kanel, nellik, ingefær)
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Is Acidity Regulators safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acidity Regulators is used here as acidulant. Acidity regulators (E262, E330) help balance flavor but are synthetic, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende midler (E262, E330)
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Is Preservative safe in this dessert?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Preservative (E202) is used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E202)
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Is Thickening Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Thickening Agent is used here as thickener. Thickening agent (E415) is used for texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (E415)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds richness and flavor but is often processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is processed, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelk pulver
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Is Glazing Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Agent is used here as coating. Glazing agent (E904) is used for appearance but is synthetic, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: overflatebehandlingsmiddel (E904)
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Is Coloring Agent safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agent is used here as colorant. Coloring agent (E120) is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (E120)
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Is Coloring Agent safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agent is used here as colorant. Coloring agent (E160a) is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (E160a)
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is used to enhance taste but may be synthetic, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Vanilla Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Powder is used here as flavor. Vanilla powder adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the cake's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vaniljepulver
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat (coconut) adds moisture and flavor but is often processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk fett (kokos)
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: 4046913
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , milk
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