Is Bio Knäckebrot Käse & Kürbiskern Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Natur Gut
This page reviews Bio Knäckebrot Käse & Kürbiskern by Natur Gut 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This product contains a mix of whole grain wheat flour, Emmental cheese, and pumpkin seeds. However, the presence of sugar and maltodextrin raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is included, which is a processed ingredient that can raise 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
- Whole grain wheat flour provides fiber and nutrients, supporting a moderate rating.
- Emmental cheese adds flavor and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- Sugar is included, which is a processed ingredient that can raise quality concerns.
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
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 Whole Grain Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole grain wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients, which supports overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenvollkornmehl*
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Is Emmental Cheese safe in this snack?
Good
Emmental Cheese is used here as base. Emmental cheese contributes flavor and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Emmentaler*
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Is Pumpkin Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Pumpkin Seeds is used here as base. Pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats and minerals, adding nutritional value to the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kürbiskerne*
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fats but is more processed than whole food sources.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl*
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined ingredient that lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grains, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl*
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the bread rise, contributing to texture without significant concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hefe*
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds provide healthy fats and nutrients, enhancing the overall nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenkerne
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Is Flaxseeds safe in this snack?
Good
Flaxseeds is used here as base. Flaxseeds are a source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, contributing positively to the product's health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leinsamen*
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Is Oat Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Flakes is used here as base. Oat flakes add fiber and nutrients, supporting heart health and digestion.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haferflocken*
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Is Rock Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Rock Salt is used here as base. Rock salt is a natural mineral used for flavoring, with no significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Steinsalz
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is a protein that enhances texture but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengluten*
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Is Barley Malt Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Flour is used here as flavor. Barley malt flour adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalzmehl*
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker*
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Is Acerola Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Acerola Powder is used here as natural_extract. Acerola powder is derived from acerola cherries and adds vitamin C, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Acerolapulver* (Acerolasaft* getrocknet, Maltodextrine*)
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but does not provide significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke*
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: 3562292
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Allergens detected: soy , sesame
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