Is Butter Cocktail Croissants Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Schwartz Brothers Bakery
Butter Cocktail Croissants is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Schwartz Brothers Bakery. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes enriched unbleached wheat flour and butter, but also contains sugar and dough conditioners, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched unbleached wheat flour and butter, but also contains sugar and dough conditioners, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a baked product, impacting overall healthiness.
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
- Enriched unbleached wheat flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and iron, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Butter (sweet cream) is a natural fat source, enhancing flavor and texture in the croissants.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a baked product, impacting overall healthiness.
- Dough conditioner includes mono & diglycerides and corn syrup solids, indicating a level of processing that may detract from quality.
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 Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched unbleached wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and nutrients. However, the enrichment process may involve additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, ascorbic acid [added as a dough conditioner], enzyme [added for improved baking], niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing positively to the texture and quality of the croissants.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter (sweet cream) adds richness and flavor, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the croissants without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (sweet cream)
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes to the moisture and flavor profile, providing additional nutrients and improving texture in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness in baked products, impacting health considerations.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Dough Conditioner safe in this snack?
Medium
Dough Conditioner is used here as emulsifier. The dough conditioner contains mono & diglycerides and corn syrup solids, which are processed ingredients that may affect the overall quality and healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: dough conditioner (wheat flour, mono & diglycerides, guar gum, corn syrup solids, soybean oil, enzyme)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used to enhance flavor and control fermentation, playing a crucial role in the overall taste and quality of the croissants.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is essential for leavening, contributing to the texture and rise of the croissants, indicating a traditional baking method.
Role in formula: base
Original: yeast
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: 3408654
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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