Is Bridge Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta Norge AS
Bridge is a dessert from Cloetta Norge AS. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as gelatin and artificial colors (E171, E162, E141, E100, E120), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and modified starch further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple artificial colors (E171, E162, E141, E100, E120), indicating a highly processed composition.
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 good quality ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Includes almond and hazelnuts, providing some natural nut content.
- Uses natural thickeners like pectin and gum arabic, which are generally acceptable.
Concerns
- Contains multiple artificial colors (E171, E162, E141, E100, E120), indicating a highly processed composition.
- Includes gelatin, a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about sourcing and processing.
- Presence of palm oil and modified starch suggests lower quality and potential environmental concerns.
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup, raises quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall high sugar content of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient providing flavor and richness, indicating a better quality component in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and is a natural fat, contributing positively to the product's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sødmælks-/helmelkpulver
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats, including palm and shea, are used for texture but raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilske fedtstoffer (palme, shea)
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses is a byproduct of sugar processing, adding flavor but also contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: melasse
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Is Almond safe in this dessert?
Good
Almond is used here as base. Almonds provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: mandel
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is a processed grain, which may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvede-/hvetemel
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmælks-/melkepulver
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: hasselnødder/nøtter
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Is Raisins safe in this dessert?
Good
Raisins is used here as base. Raisins add natural sweetness and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: rosiner
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: valle-/mysepulver (mælk/melk)
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukkersirup
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Is Puffed Wheat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Puffed Wheat is used here as base. Puffed wheat adds texture but is a processed grain, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: puffet hvede
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Is Rice Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as base. Rice starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: risstivelse
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like soy lecithin and sunflower lecithin help blend ingredients but raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (sojalecithin, solsikkelecithin, e476)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about sourcing and processing, impacting quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatine
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Is Ammonium Chloride safe in this dessert?
Bad
Ammonium Chloride is used here as flavor. Ammonium chloride is used for flavoring but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ammoniumklorid (=salmiak)
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Is Thickening Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Thickening Agent is used here as thickener. Thickening agents like gum arabic and pectin are used for texture but are processed ingredients, raising concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (arabisk-/akasiegummi, pectin)
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Licorice Extract is used here as flavor. Licorice extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lakridsekstrakt
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modificeret stivelse
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors, including vanillin, are synthetic and raise concerns about the quality and sourcing of ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer (bl.a. vanillin)
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Is Surface Treatment Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agents is used here as coating. Surface treatment agents like gum arabic and shellac are used for texture but are processed ingredients, raising concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: overfladebehandlingsmidler (arabisk-/akasiegummi, shellak, carnaubavoks, bivoks)
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like gum arabic and E471 help maintain texture but are processed ingredients, raising concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (arabisk-/akasiegummi, e471)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but is a common ingredient that does not raise significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Consistency Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Consistency Agent is used here as thickener. Invertase is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: konsistensmiddel (invertase)
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils, including coconut and rapeseed, are used for texture but raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilske olier (kokos, raps)
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Is Coloring Agents safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agents is used here as colorant. Coloring agents (E171, E162, E141, E100, E120) are synthetic and raise significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farve-/fargestoffer (e171, e162, e141, e100, e120)
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Is Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor balance but is a common ingredient that does not raise significant concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (citronsyre)
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: 4054200
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Allergens detected: almond , hazelnut , milk , wheat
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