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Is Carrot Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Simple Joys

Carrot Cake is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Simple Joys. 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 Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavour affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and modified starches, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil shortening and artificial flavors further impacts the safety assessment.

Main concern

High sugar content from icing sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 carrots, providing some natural flavor and moisture.
  • Includes walnuts, which add texture and healthy fats.
  • Uses buttermilk and cream cheese in icing, contributing to flavor.
  • Natural flavors are present, indicating some use of real ingredients.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from icing sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Modified corn starch and xanthan gum are processed ingredients that may affect quality.
  • Palm oil shortening is a less desirable fat source, raising sustainability issues.
  • Contains several allergens like wheat, eggs, and milk, limiting its accessibility.

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 food.

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: 3499397

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Allergens detected: wheat , eggs , walnuts , milk , soy

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Simple Joys — Carrot Cake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Simple Joys — Carrot Cake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Simple Joys products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Simple Joys — Carrot Cake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from icing sugar and corn syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Modified corn starch and xanthan gum are processed ingredients that may affect quality.; Palm oil shortening is a less desirable fat source, raising sustainability issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains carrots, providing some natural flavor and moisture.; Includes walnuts, which add texture and healthy fats.; Uses buttermilk and cream cheese in icing, contributing to flavor.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: liquid whole egg, carrots, water. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: wheat, eggs, walnuts, milk, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.