Is Butter Pound Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Martin S
Butter Pound Cake is a snack from Martin S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Shortening, Palm Oil, Propylene Glycol Mono And Diesters Of Fat.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives like sodium aluminum phosphate and artificial flavor, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of artificial flavor raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
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 enriched wheat flour, providing some essential nutrients like niacin and iron.
- Includes whole eggs, which contribute to the cake's structure and moisture.
Concerns
- Presence of artificial flavor raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
- Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that may pose quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness and texture in this cake, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and iron, contributing positively to the cake's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour
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Is Niacin safe in this snack?
Good
Niacin is used here as base. Niacin is a B vitamin that supports metabolic processes, enhancing the nutritional value of the cake.
Role in formula: base
Original: niacin
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Is Iron safe in this snack?
Good
Iron is used here as base. Iron is an essential mineral that supports various bodily functions, adding nutritional value to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: iron
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Is Thiamin Mononitrate safe in this snack?
Good
Thiamin Mononitrate is used here as base. Thiamin is a B vitamin that plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, contributing positively to the cake's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: thiamin mononitrate
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Is Riboflavin safe in this snack?
Good
Riboflavin is used here as base. Riboflavin is a B vitamin that supports energy production and overall health, enhancing the cake's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: riboflavin
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Is Folic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Folic Acid is used here as base. Folic acid is important for DNA synthesis and cell division, adding nutritional benefits to the cake.
Role in formula: base
Original: folic acid
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs provide protein and moisture, contributing to the cake's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole eggs
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the cake's moisture content and overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a common fat used for moisture and texture, but it is a processed oil that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: soybean oil
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Is Salted Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Salted Butter is used here as base. Salted butter adds flavor and richness to the cake, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: salted butter
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used for texture and stability, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Shortening safe in this snack?
Bad
Shortening is used here as base. Shortening is a highly processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: shortening
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a controversial ingredient due to environmental concerns and is often highly processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oil
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Is Propylene Glycol Mono And Diesters Of Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Propylene Glycol Mono And Diesters Of Fat is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier is used to improve texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: propylene glycol mono and diesters of fat
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono and diglycerides
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture, but its high processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the cake, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Vital Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Vital Wheat Gluten is used here as stabilizer. Vital wheat gluten is used for structure but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: vital wheat gluten
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Is Leavening safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening is used here as leavening. Leavening agents help the cake rise but can include synthetic components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: leavening
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the cake rise, contributing positively to texture.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: baking soda
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as leavening. This synthetic leavening agent raises concerns due to its aluminum content, which may pose health risks.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium aluminum phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Acid With Aluminum Sulfate safe in this snack?
Bad
Acid With Aluminum Sulfate is used here as acidulant. This ingredient is used for leavening but raises significant concerns due to its aluminum content.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid with aluminum sulfate
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring is used to enhance taste but raises concerns about synthetic additives and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial flavor
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Polyglycerate 60 safe in this snack?
Bad
Polyglycerate 60 is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier is used for texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: polyglycerate 60
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier helps improve texture but is often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium stearoyl lactylate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cellulose gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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: 3358265
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , soy , milk
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