Is Brumík Chocolate Filling Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Opavia
Brumík Chocolate Filling is a dessert from Opavia. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and preservatives indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
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 chocolate (6%), providing a recognizable flavor component.
- Includes wheat flour (23%), a common base ingredient in confectionery.
- Natural aroma enhances flavor without synthetic additives.
- Uses glycerol as a humectant, which helps maintain moisture.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers indicates a processed nature, which may affect quality.
- Includes dried whey and milk, which may pose allergen risks for some consumers.
- Sugar is a significant ingredient, contributing to overall sweetness and potential health concerns.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient in this filling, providing texture and bulk. Its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: PŠENIČNÁ mouka
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukózo-fruktózový sirup
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Is Egg safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the filling, contributing positively to texture and flavor. They are a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEJCE
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and moisture retention. While it is a common ingredient, its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: řepkový olej
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Is Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate (6%) adds flavor and richness to the filling. However, its composition includes sugar and cocoa powder, which are processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: čokoláda
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the filling, enhancing texture. It is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: zvhlčující látka (glycerol)
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch acts as a thickening agent, contributing to the texture of the filling. Its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: PŠENIČNÝ škrob
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Is Dried Whey safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Whey is used here as flavor. Dried whey adds flavor and protein to the filling. However, it is a processed dairy ingredient that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sušená syrovátka (z MLÉKA)
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Is Dried Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Skimmed Milk is used here as flavor. Dried skimmed milk contributes to flavor and texture. It is a processed dairy ingredient that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sušené odstředěné MLÉKO
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Is Dried Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Whole Milk is used here as flavor. Dried whole milk enhances flavor and creaminess. It is a processed dairy ingredient that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sušené plnotučné MLÉKO
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents help the filling rise during baking, contributing to texture. Their presence indicates a processed nature.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: kypřicí látky (uhličitany draselné, difosforečnany)
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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 can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukózový sirup
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers are used to improve texture and stability. Their presence indicates a processed product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgátory (estery mono - a diglyceridů mastných kyselin s kyselinou mléčnou, estery polyglycerolu s mastnými kyselinami, SÓJOVÉ lecitiny)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the filling. It is a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jedlá sůl
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor to the filling. Its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste profile of the filling. Its specific composition is not disclosed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: přírodní aroma
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: 4192027
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , egg
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