Is Biscuit Assortment Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gunz
Gunz's Biscuit Assortment is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 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 Palm Fat, Colorant.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm fat and sweet whey powder, raising concerns about quality and safety. The presence of artificial color E160a and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Includes hazelnuts, providing a source of flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
- Artificial color E160a raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the biscuits. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Weizenmehl_
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness, but its refined nature raises concerns about excessive consumption and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient that raises environmental concerns due to unsustainable palm oil production practices.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palm, Kokos)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that contributes to the chocolate flavor, indicating a higher quality compared to artificial flavorings.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, enhancing the texture and richness of the biscuits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Butter Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient derived from milk, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Butterreinfett_ (aus _Milch_)
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Is Candied Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Candied Sugar is used here as sweetener. Candied sugar adds sweetness and texture but is a processed form of sugar, raising concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Kandisfarinzucker
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein but also indicating processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Süßmolkenpulver_
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a refined ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Weizenstärke_
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Magermilchpulver_
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Laktose
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers E322 (soy) and E471 are used to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren: E322 (_Soja_), E471
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Is Coconut Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut Flakes is used here as base. Coconut flakes are a natural ingredient that adds texture and flavor, indicating a better quality compared to artificial additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosraspeln
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Is Whole Egg Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Egg Powder is used here as base. Whole egg powder adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient derived from eggs.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Volleipulver_
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide flavor and texture, indicating a higher quality ingredient compared to artificial flavorings.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Haselnüsse_
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific composition, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor and is necessary for taste balance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
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Is Baking Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Agents is used here as base. Baking agents E500ii, E450, and E503 are used for leavening but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Backtriebmittel: E500ii, E450, E503
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a processed oil that can raise concerns about quality due to refining processes.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Puffed Rice safe in this snack?
Medium
Puffed Rice is used here as base. Puffed rice adds texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Puffreis
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Vollmilchpulver_
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Is Coffee Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Coffee Powder is used here as flavor. Coffee powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: _Kaffeepulver_
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value but is a processed ingredient derived from milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Milcheiweiß_
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder adds structure and protein but is a processed ingredient derived from eggs.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Hühnereieiweißpulver_
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient derived from eggs.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Eigelb_
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Is Colorant safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. Colorant E160a is an artificial color used to enhance appearance, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: E160a
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: 4242420
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , hazelnut
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