Is Choco Brookie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
Marabou's Choco Brookie is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Oil, Emulsifiers, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial colors also indicates a less natural profile.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.
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 mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Includes glycerol as a moisture-retaining agent, which helps maintain product freshness.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness in this snack, but its refined nature raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sokeri
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient providing structure, but it is a refined grain that may lack some nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEHNÄJAUHO
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and act as a binding agent, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: KANANMUNA
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmuöljy
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Is Butter Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter Oil is used here as base. Butter oil adds richness and flavor but is a source of saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: VOIÖLJY
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that contributes to the chocolate flavor and contains beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: kaakaomassa
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as preservative. Glycerol acts as a moisture-retaining agent, helping to maintain product freshness, but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kosteudensäilyttäjä (glyseroli)
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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 provides fat but may be refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsiöljy
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the texture and flavor of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kaakaovoi
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Is Starch Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch Syrup is used here as sweetener. Starch syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to the overall sweetness but lacks nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: tärkkelyssiirappi
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may lack some nutrients compared to fresh milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: MAITOJAUHE
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, providing protein but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: herajauhe (MAITO)
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to flavor but is a processed ingredient that may lack some beneficial compounds found in whole cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: vähärasvainen kaakaojauhe
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like E492 and E476 are synthetic additives used to improve texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgointiaineet (E492, SOIJALESITIINIT, E476)
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Is Cornstarch safe in this snack?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maissitärkkelys
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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 creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may lack some nutrients compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: rasvaton MAITOJAUHE
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Is Sweetened Skimmed Milk Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweetened Skimmed Milk Concentrate is used here as base. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed form of milk that may not be as nutritious.
Role in formula: base
Original: sokeroitu rasvaton MAITOTIIVISTE
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in many baked goods, though excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: suola
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: säilöntäaine (kaliumsorbaatti)
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents like sodium carbonates and ammonium carbonates help the product rise but are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: nostatusaineet (natriumkarbonaatit, difosfaatit, ammoniumkarbonaatit)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: happamuudensäätöaine (sitruunahappo)
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as thickener. Sodium alginate is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, used for texture but is processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: hyytelöitymisaine (natriumalginaatt)
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial and can raise concerns about the use of synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromit
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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 improves texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: kiinteyttämisaine (ksantaanikumi)
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Is Color Beta Carotene safe in this snack?
Medium
Color Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant that provides color but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: väri (betakaroteeni)
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: 4091783
More from this brand: Marabou products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: sesame , nuts
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