Is Brownie Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Best Moments
Brownie Cake is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Best Moments. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Ethyl Alcohol, Carrageenan affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and thickeners indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and added sugars raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 powder and dark chocolate, which can provide a rich flavor profile.
- Includes glycerin as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the cake.
- Uses Rainforest Alliance certified eggs, indicating some level of ethical sourcing.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and added sugars raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains carrageenan, a thickener that has been associated with digestive issues in some individuals.
- Includes emulsifiers like lecithin and mono- and diglycerides, which are processed ingredients with mixed safety profiles.
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 food.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental base for the cake, contributing to the overall moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Brownie Cookie Cubes safe in this food?
Medium
Brownie Cookie Cubes is used here as flavor. Brownie cookie cubes contain sugar and cocoa powder, contributing flavor but also adding to the sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Brownie-Kekswürfel
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the cake's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaopulver**
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with reduced fat content, contributing to a lighter texture.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver**
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch acts as a thickening agent, helping to improve the texture of the cake.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Glycerin safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is used to retain moisture in the cake, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel (Glycerin)
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Is Cream Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as flavor. Cream powder adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sahnepulver
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as fat. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that adds moisture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil adds richness and moisture but is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Kokosnussöl
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Skimmed milk powder contributes to flavor and texture but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as a natural emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients and improve texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Hühner-eieigelb*
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high calorie content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Dark Chocolate Curls safe in this food?
Medium
Dark Chocolate Curls is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate curls add flavor and texture but contain sugar and cocoa solids, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zartbitterschokoladen-Locken
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Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this food?
Bad
Ethyl Alcohol is used here as solvent. Ethyl alcohol is included for flavor but raises concerns due to its alcohol content.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Ethylalkohol
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Is Citrus Fiber safe in this food?
Medium
Citrus Fiber is used here as thickener. Citrus fiber is used as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Zitrusfaser
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono- und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Carrageen)
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Is Agar Agar safe in this food?
Medium
Agar Agar is used here as thickener. Agar-agar is a plant-based thickener that is generally safe but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Agar-Agar
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: 3565512
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