Is Brownies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Enjoy Life
This page reviews Brownies by Enjoy Life as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Shortening, Natural Flavors Including Natural Toasted Marshmallow Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like cane sugar and palm shortening, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and preservatives are also present, indicating a moderate rating.
Main concern
Cane sugar and palm shortening are highly processed, raising concerns about their impact on overall health.
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 semisweet chocolate, which provide rich flavor and are derived from natural sources.
- Includes date paste and concentrated grape juice, which add sweetness without relying solely on refined sugars.
Concerns
- Cane sugar and palm shortening are highly processed, raising concerns about their impact on overall health.
- Natural flavors are included, which can be ambiguous and may contain synthetic components.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Flour Blend Brown Rice Sorghum Buckwheat safe in this snack?
Good
Flour Blend Brown Rice Sorghum Buckwheat is used here as base. This blend provides a gluten-free base for the brownies, contributing to texture and structure without gluten-related concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Flour blend (brown rice, sorghum and buckwheat)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns due to its high glycemic index and lack of nutrients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Semisweet Chocolate Chips Cane Sugar Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Semisweet Chocolate Chips Cane Sugar Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter is used here as flavor. These chocolate chips provide flavor and sweetness but contain refined sugar, which can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semisweet chocolate chips (cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter)
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Is Date Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Date Paste is used here as sweetener. Date paste is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and moisture, providing a healthier alternative to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: date paste
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the mixture, aiding in the hydration of dry ingredients and ensuring proper texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Safflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Safflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Safflower oil is a refined oil used for moisture and texture but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: _safflower oil_
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a source of antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa powder
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Is Rice Crisps Rice Flour Cane Sugar Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Crisps Rice Flour Cane Sugar Sea Salt is used here as base. Rice crisps add texture and crunch but contain cane sugar, which raises concerns about added refined sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice crisps (rice flour, cane sugar, sea salt)
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Is Vegetable Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Glycerin is used here as humectant. Vegetable glycerin is used to retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: vegetable glycerin
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Is Semisweet Chocolate Unsweetened Chocolate Cane Sugar Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Semisweet Chocolate Unsweetened Chocolate Cane Sugar Cocoa Butter is used here as flavor. This chocolate adds flavor but contains refined sugar, which can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semisweet chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter)
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Is Palm Shortening safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Shortening is used here as emulsifier. Palm shortening is a highly processed fat that raises health concerns due to its saturated fat content and environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm shortening
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener derived from brown rice but is still a form of sugar, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown rice syrup
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Is Concentrated Grape Juice safe in this snack?
Medium
Concentrated Grape Juice is used here as sweetener. This ingredient adds sweetness and flavor but is still a concentrated form of sugar, which may raise concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: concentrated grape juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Grape Juice
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Is Natural Flavors Including Natural Toasted Marshmallow Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavors Including Natural Toasted Marshmallow Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can be ambiguous and may contain synthetic components, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors including natural toasted marshmallow flavor
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods, contributing to overall taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Leavening Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Leavening Baking Soda is used here as leavening. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the brownies rise, contributing to texture without health concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: leavening (baking soda)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds flavor and is derived from natural sources, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Konjac Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Konjac Gum is used here as thickener. Konjac gum is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: konjac gum
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Is Cream Of Tartar safe in this snack?
Good
Cream Of Tartar is used here as leavening. Cream of tartar is a natural leavening agent that helps stabilize egg whites and improve texture without health concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: cream of tartar
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Is Rosemary Extract For Freshness safe in this snack?
Good
Rosemary Extract For Freshness is used here as antioxidant. Rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve freshness, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: rosemary extract for freshness
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: 3455574
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