Is Bourbon Vanille Hörnchen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jeden Tag
Jeden Tag's Bourbon Vanille Hörnchen is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides and guar gum are present, indicating moderate processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides and guar gum are present, indicating moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 Bourbon vanilla extract, which adds natural flavor and enhances the overall taste profile.
- Includes hazelnuts, providing a source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's appeal.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a processed nature, which may detract from overall ingredient quality.
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 Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture and a source of dairy flavor without added fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Entrahmte Milch
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns due to its high caloric content and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds richness and texture to the product, but its saturated fat content may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient providing structure and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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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 enhances sweetness but may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and flavor, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkener - zeugnis
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 1% fettarmer Kakao*
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture and stability but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäu - ren
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture, but its processed nature may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts add flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality and appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: gehackte Haselnusskerne
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum acts as a stabilizer, enhancing texture but is a processed ingredient that may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla extract provides a rich, natural flavor, enhancing the product's overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon-Vanilleextrakt
Read the full ingredient profile for Bourbon Vanilla Extract
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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: 3889353
More from this brand: Jeden Tag products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , wheat , soy
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