Is Brownie Heaven Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge AS
Brownie Heaven is a dessert from Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge AS. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of emulsifier soy lecithin and various raising agents indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 butter and cocoa mass, which are derived from cocoa beans, providing a rich chocolate flavor.
- Includes sunflower oil, a plant-based fat that is generally considered a better alternative to saturated fats.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Presence of multiple raising agents like ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate indicates a highly processed product.
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 sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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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 and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørrmelk
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the texture and richness of the brownie.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness and moisture but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glykosesirup
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, providing a rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as sweetener. Sweetened condensed milk is a processed dairy product that adds sweetness and creaminess but is high in sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukret kondensert melk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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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 refined grain with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder is derived from cocoa beans and adds rich chocolate flavor along with some beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaopulver
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a plant-based fat that is generally considered a better alternative to saturated fats but is still processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (soyalecitin)
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is a raising agent that helps the product rise but is a synthetic ingredient with potential concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: hevemidler (ammoniumbikarbonat)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common raising agent that can affect flavor and texture but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: natriumbikarbonat
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Is Potassium Carbonate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Potassium Carbonate is used here as raising agent. Potassium carbonate is a raising agent that helps with leavening but is a synthetic ingredient with limited benefits.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: kaliumkarbonat
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial or processed, which raises concerns about the quality and safety of the ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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: 4047141
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Allergens detected: nuts , almonds , egg
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