Is Chocolate Flake Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gut Günstig
Chocolate Flake Cake is a snack from Gut Günstig. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. Emulsifiers and preservatives are present, indicating a processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, raising 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes natural aroma, suggesting some use of real flavoring.
- Rainforest Alliance certification indicates some sustainability in sourcing.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm fat is present, which is often linked to environmental issues.
- Emulsifiers like lecithin and Polyglycerin esters indicate processing, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient providing structure. It is processed but commonly used in baked goods.
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 primary sweetener contributing to high sweetness levels. Excessive sugar intake raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used for texture and moisture retention. While it is processed, it is a common ingredient in baking.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder helps the cake rise. It contains sodium carbonate, which is effective but raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backpulver [Säuerungsmittel: Diphosphate; Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate]
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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. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are synthetic and raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglycerinester von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids
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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 are synthetic emulsifiers that improve texture but may raise concerns about their processing and origin.
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 Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used for flavor enhancement. While it is derived from natural sources, its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener contributing to high sweetness levels. Excessive sugar intake raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as fat. Palm fat is used for texture and moisture but is linked to environmental concerns due to deforestation.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Palmfett
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as fat. Coconut fat is used for texture and flavor. While it is natural, it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sugar. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, contributing to sweetness but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sugar
Original: Laktose
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Is Sheep Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Sheep Fat is used here as fat. Sheep fat is used for texture but raises concerns due to its animal origin and processing.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Sheafett
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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 derived from soy or egg, raising processing concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Chocolate Flakes safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate Flakes is used here as flavor. Chocolate flakes add flavor and texture but contain sugar and emulsifiers, indicating processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Schokoladenflocken
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that contributes to the chocolate flavor profile, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Shellac safe in this snack?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac is used as a coating agent for chocolate flakes but is a synthetic substance, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: Überzugsmittel: Schellack
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: 3890360
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Allergens detected: egg , milk , nuts , soy
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