Is Brownies Porsjonspakket Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Freia
Brownies Porsjonspakket is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Freia. 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 Palm Oil, Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives also indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 chocolate components.
- Includes glycerol as a moisture-retaining agent, enhancing texture and shelf life.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.
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 snack.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness and flavor enhancement in this product. However, its high presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the brownies, contributing positively to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture but raises sustainability and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmeolje
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient providing structure, but it may pose gluten-related issues for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: HVETEMEL
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes rich chocolate flavor and is a quality ingredient, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and richness to the brownies, positively impacting texture and mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and moisture retention, but its high sugar content raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Good
Glycerol is used here as moisture-retaining agent. Glycerol helps retain moisture in the brownies, improving texture and shelf life without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: moisture-retaining agent
Original: fuktighetsbevarende middel (glyserol)
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: HELMELKPULVER
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Reduced-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with lower fat content, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds flavor and creaminess while reducing fat content, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMETMELKPULVER
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like E492 and E476 help blend ingredients for a consistent texture, but their synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (E492, SOYALECITINER, E476)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but is high in sugar, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: søtet kondensert SKUMMETMELK
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder contributes to flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the brownies.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (MELK)
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Is Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds richness and flavor but contributes to the overall fat content, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: MELKEFETT
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used for texture and stability, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelse
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (kaliumsorbat)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulator (sitronsyre)
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as gelling agent. Sodium alginate is used for texture and stability, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: geleringsmiddel (natriumalginat)
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents like sodium carbonates and diphosphates help the brownies rise, but their processed nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hevemidler (natriumkarbonater, difosfater)
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added for taste enhancement, but their synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
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: 4091789
More from this brand: Freia products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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