Is Chocolate Tres Leches Style Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kroger Bakery
Kroger Bakery's Chocolate Tres Leches Style Cake is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, and potassium sorbate. These additives raise quality and safety concerns, indicating a highly processed product with potential health implications.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.
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 enriched bleached wheat flour, providing some essential nutrients like iron and zinc.
- Includes cocoa powder, which adds flavor and may contribute some antioxidants.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat source, raising health risks associated with heart disease.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
- Contains multiple artificial flavors, indicating a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- 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 Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is a low-fat dairy product that provides moisture and some protein to the cake. Its inclusion supports a creamy texture without adding significant fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIM MILK
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the cake's moisture content, helping to achieve the desired texture and consistency in the final product.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the cake, contributing to its overall texture and richness. They also add some protein content.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGGS
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener associated with various health concerns, including obesity and metabolic issues, which lowers the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched bleached wheat flour is a refined grain product that provides some nutrients but lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grains, raising concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR WITH ADDED ZINC (FLOUR, NIACIN, ZINC OXIDE, IRON AS FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a sweetener that is highly processed and contributes to the overall sugar content of the cake, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a source of trans fats, which are linked to increased risk of heart disease and other health issues, significantly lowering the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a common ingredient that provides fat and moisture but raises environmental concerns due to unsustainable harvesting practices.
Role in formula: base
Original: PALM OIL
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and may provide some antioxidants, contributing positively to the cake's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COCOA POWDER
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, helping to improve the texture of the cake. However, it is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: POTATO STARCH
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Is Leavening Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening Agents is used here as leavening. Leavening agents like baking soda and calcium carbonate help the cake rise, but their presence indicates a reliance on chemical additives rather than natural leavening.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: LEAVENING (CALCIUM CARBONATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE)
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors are used to enhance taste but raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product due to potential sensitivities and lack of transparency in sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavor
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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 that helps extend shelf life but may cause allergic reactions or sensitivities in some individuals, impacting the product's safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: POTASSIUM SORBATE
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Caseinate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium caseinate is a milk-derived emulsifier that helps stabilize the cake's texture. While it serves a functional purpose, it may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM CASEINATE
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that help maintain texture but are often derived from partially hydrogenated oils, raising concerns about their health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES
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Is Polysorbate 60 safe in this snack?
Bad
Polysorbate 60 is used here as emulsifier. Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic emulsifier that can raise concerns about its safety and potential effects on health, particularly with long-term consumption.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: POLYSORBATE 60
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt is added for flavor and to provide iodine, an essential nutrient. However, excessive sodium intake can be a concern for overall health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: IODIZED SALT
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Is Carbohydrate Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Carbohydrate Gum is used here as thickener. Carbohydrate gum is used as a thickening agent to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CARBOHYDRATE GUM
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Is Glucono Delta Lactone safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucono Delta Lactone is used here as acidulant. Glucono delta lactone is used as an acidulant to enhance flavor and texture. While it serves a functional purpose, it is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE
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: 2359650
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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