Is Calke Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gut Und Günstig
Gut Und Günstig's Calke is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Dextrose.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and palm fat, raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavors further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High levels of processed sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar raise concerns about overall quality.
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, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes eggs, providing some nutritional value and texture.
Concerns
- High levels of processed sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar raise concerns about overall quality.
- Palm fat is present, which is often criticized for environmental reasons and health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient in this cake, but it is a refined grain that may lack some nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and contribute to the texture and moisture of the cake, indicating a more natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eier
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, raising concerns about its presence.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is used to retain moisture in the cake, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds some nutritional value but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that is often refined, raising some concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and can raise concerns about their health effects, particularly with long-term consumption.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Polyglycerol esters are synthetic emulsifiers that may raise health concerns due to their processing and potential effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglycinester von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as regulator. Sodium acetate is used as a regulator in food products, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: regulator
Original: Natrium Acetate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, but it is often processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milcheiweiß
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Is Diphosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Diphosphate is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about its processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Diphosphate
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is a synthetic leavening agent that may raise concerns about its processing and health implications.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Natriumcarbonat
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor and is generally considered safe in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is often derived from plant sources but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent but is often processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder adds some nutritional value but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, raising concerns about its presence.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is often criticized for environmental reasons and health concerns, raising significant quality issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the product's moisture content and is a safe ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural bourbon vanilla flavor enhances taste but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Bourbon-Vanille-Aroma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, but it is often processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is often criticized for environmental reasons and health concerns, raising significant quality issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett ganz gehärtet
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is often processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithin
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: 3890230
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk , egg
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