Is Berthas Turkjeks Bringebær Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baxt As
This page reviews Berthas Turkjeks Bringebær by Baxt As as a snack. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Dextrose, Aroma.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives like E407 and E524, along with refined sugars and palm oil derivatives. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
High in refined sugars, which can contribute to unhealthy dietary habits.
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 raspberry juice concentrate, providing some natural fruit flavor.
- Includes vegetable oils, which can be a better alternative to trans fats.
Concerns
- High in refined sugars, which can contribute to unhealthy dietary habits.
- Contains palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health impacts.
- Includes multiple synthetic additives like E407 and E524, indicating a highly processed product.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the cookies. It is a common base in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hvetemel
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable fat, including palm kernel and palm oil, is used for texture and moisture but raises health and sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetabilsk fett (palmekjerne, palme)
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, contributing to the cream filling's texture but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: laktose (melk)
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its impact on health when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess to the filling but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides flavor and texture but is a processed dairy product that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelk pulver
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Is Rapeseed Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed lecithin is used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (rapslecitin)
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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 agents, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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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 lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Raspberry Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Raspberry Juice Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Raspberry juice concentrate adds natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: bringebærjuice konsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Raspberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Stabilizer E407 safe in this snack?
Bad
Stabilizer E407 is used here as thickener. E407, or carrageenan, is used for texture but raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues and is considered a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stabilisator (E407)
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Is Acid Regulator E524 safe in this snack?
Bad
Acid Regulator E524 is used here as acidulant. E524, or sodium hydroxide, is used to regulate acidity but is a synthetic additive that raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E524)
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Is Baking Agents E450 I E500 Ii E503 Ii safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Agents E450 I E500 Ii E503 Ii is used here as leavening_agent. These baking agents are used to help the cookies rise but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: hevemidler (E450(i), E500(ii), E503 (ii))
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as fat. Vegetable oils, including rapeseed, palm, and coconut, are used for moisture but raise health and sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: vegetabilske oljer (raps, palme, kokos)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the cookies.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the cookies, contributing positively to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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: 4046889
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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