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Is Biscafe Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Britannia

Biscafe is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Britannia. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Refined Wheat Flour, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil affect the overall evaluation.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes refined wheat flour and sugar, which are highly processed. Additionally, artificial colors (E150a, E150d) and preservatives raise quality concerns, indicating a processed product.

Main concern

Refined wheat flour (maida) is highly processed, lacking nutritional benefits found in whole grains.

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 instant coffee powder (1.3%) for flavor, contributing to the product's unique taste.
  • Includes butter, which can enhance texture and flavor compared to margarine or substitutes.

Concerns

  • Refined wheat flour (maida) is highly processed, lacking nutritional benefits found in whole grains.
  • Artificial colors (E150a, E150d) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about long-term health effects.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 4233747

More from this brand: Britannia products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , milk , soy , sulphite

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Refined wheat flour (maida) is highly processed, lacking nutritional benefits found in whole grains.; Artificial colors (E150a, E150d) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about long-term health effects.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains instant coffee powder (1.3%) for flavor, contributing to the product's unique taste.; Includes butter, which can enhance texture and flavor compared to margarine or substitutes.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Refined wheat flour (maida) is highly processed, lacking nutritional benefits found in whole grains.; Artificial colors (E150a, E150d) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about long-term health effects.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Britannia — Biscafe has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Britannia — Biscafe has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Britannia products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: instant coffee powder, iodised salt, yeast. See the Ingredients section above.
Britannia — Biscafe has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Main concerns for this product: Refined wheat flour (maida) is highly processed, lacking nutritional benefits found in whole grains.; Artificial colors (E150a, E150d) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about long-term health effects.. See the full list above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes refined wheat flour and sugar, which are highly processed. Additionally, artificial colors (E150a, E150d) and preservatives raise quality concerns, indicating a processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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