Is Chocolate Cake 15 Pieces 1.64kg Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bakehuset Direkte
This page reviews Chocolate Cake 15 Pieces 1.64kg by Bakehuset Direkte as a food. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Potato Starch, Colorant, Preservative.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as modified potato starch (E1422) and preservatives like potassium sorbate (E202), raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple artificial colors also indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Presence of multiple artificial colors (E100, E120, E133, etc.) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 is a natural ingredient contributing to flavor.
- Includes egg, providing a source of structure and moisture in the cake.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple artificial colors (E100, E120, E133, etc.) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Modified potato starch (E1422) and potassium sorbate (E202) indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the cake, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient, contributing to the cake's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide moisture and structure, enhancing the cake's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil adds moisture and fat, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the cake's moisture content, contributing to its overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Dried Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried glucose syrup adds sweetness and moisture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: tørket glukosesirup
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor, enhancing the cake's appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Modified Potato Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Modified potato starch (E1422) is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert potetstivelse (e1422)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and moisture but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver
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Is Raising Agent safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents (E450, E500) help the cake rise but are synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: hevemiddel (e450, e500)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances the cake's structure but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the cake.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Emulsifier safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E481, E471) help blend ingredients but are synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (e481, e471)
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Is Stabilizer safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers (E466, E412) maintain texture but are synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e466, e412)
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Is Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents enhance taste but may include artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Colorant safe in this food?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. Colorants (E120) are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (e120)
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Is Powdered Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Powdered Sugar is used here as sweetener. Powdered sugar adds sweetness but is a processed form of sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: melis
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Is Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: meierismør
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Is Coffee safe in this food?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, adding depth to the cake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kaffe
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Is Glycerol safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol helps retain moisture but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glyserol
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Is Preservative safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e202)
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: 4048659
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