Is Bristot Mandorlini Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bristot
Bristot's Bristot Mandorlini 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Sodium Benzoate, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and preservatives (E202, E200), which raise quality concerns. The presence of modified starch and emulsifiers indicates a processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose-fructose syrup and added sugar.
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 almond paste (10%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes apricot kernels, which add a unique taste and potential nutritional benefits.
- Uses honey, a natural sweetener, contributing to flavor without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose-fructose syrup and added sugar.
- Contains preservatives (E202, E200) which indicate a processed nature and potential quality concerns.
- Modified potato starch and emulsifiers (E471) suggest a reliance on processed ingredients.
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.
-
Is Almond Paste safe in this snack?
Medium
Almond Paste is used here as base. Almond paste is a blend of ground almonds and sugar, providing flavor and texture. However, its sugar content raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandelpaste
-
Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
-
Is Soy safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy is used here as base. Soy is used as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients. However, it may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soja
-
Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandeln
-
Is Modified Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Modified potato starch is used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Kartoffelstärke
-
Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common vegetable oil used for texture. Its processing raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette - Rapsöl -
-
Is Apricot Kernels safe in this snack?
Good
Apricot Kernels is used here as base. Apricot kernels add flavor and may provide some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aprikosenkerne
-
Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in many foods, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
-
Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E202
-
Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often artificial and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
-
Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructosesirup
-
Is Egg White safe in this snack?
Good
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white provides protein and structure to the product, contributing positively to its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eiklar
-
Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sojalecithin
-
Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some health benefits compared to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Honig
-
Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Ammoniumbicarbonat
-
Is Disodium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Disodium Phosphate is used here as leavening agent. Disodium phosphate is used as a leavening agent but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Dinatriumphosphat
-
Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Natriumhydrogencarbonat
-
Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weizenstärke
-
Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as anti-caking agent. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent clumping but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: Kalziumkarbonat
-
Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Zitronensäure
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: 4135183
More from this brand: Bristot products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: soy , almonds , egg , wheat
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.