Is Bircher Muesli Classic Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Movenpick
Movenpick's Bircher Muesli Classic 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes yogurt from whole milk and various fruits, but also contains sugar and thickeners like guar gum and pectin, raising moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of sugar raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
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
- Yogurt from whole milk provides a creamy texture and contributes to flavor.
- Contains real fruit like apples and pears, enhancing natural taste and texture.
- Includes oats and wheat flakes, which add fiber and texture to the mix.
Concerns
- Presence of sugar raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
- Thickeners like guar gum and pectin may indicate processing, affecting overall quality.
- Dried grapes add sweetness but may contribute to sugar content.
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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Yogurt From Whole Milk safe in this food?
Good
Yogurt From Whole Milk is used here as base. Yogurt from whole milk provides a creamy texture and beneficial probiotics, enhancing flavor and mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Jogurt od punomasnog _mleka_
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Is Apple safe in this food?
Good
Apple is used here as flavor. Apples contribute natural sweetness and flavor, along with vitamins and fiber, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jabuke
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Is Pear safe in this food?
Good
Pear is used here as flavor. Pears add natural sweetness and a unique flavor profile, contributing to the overall taste and texture of the muesli.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kruška
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake, impacting overall health quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: šećer
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Is Wheat Flakes safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flakes is used here as base. Wheat flakes provide texture and some fiber, but their processing level may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pšenične pahuljice
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Is Oat Flakes safe in this food?
Good
Oat Flakes is used here as base. Oat flakes contribute fiber and a chewy texture, enhancing the product's health benefits and overall mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: ovsene pahuljice
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Is Apple Juice From Concentrated Apple Juice safe in this food?
Medium
Apple Juice From Concentrated Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice adds sweetness and flavor but is derived from concentrated sources, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sok od jabuke iz koncentrovanog soka jabuke
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice From Concentrated Apple Juice
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the product, ensuring proper consistency and texture without adding any nutritional concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: voda
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Is Pear Puree safe in this food?
Good
Pear Puree is used here as flavor. Pear puree enhances flavor and provides natural sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pire od kruške
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Is Dried Grapes safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Grapes is used here as sweetener. Dried grapes add natural sweetness and texture but also contribute to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suvo grožđe
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity and brightness to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: koncentrovani sok limuna
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste but may raise concerns about the specific sources and processing involved.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: prirodna aroma
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used as a thickener to improve texture but may indicate a level of processing that affects quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zgušnjivač: guma iz semena rogača
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin serves as a thickener, contributing to texture but also indicating processing that may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pektin
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: 3807731
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