Is Coconut Balls 8pcs 200g Berthas Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baxt-As
Baxt-As's Coconut Balls 8pcs 200g Berthas 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 Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Preservatives E211.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sodium benzoate (E211) and glucose-fructose syrup, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 coconut mass (14%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa powder, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that may contribute to health issues.
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to various health issues, including obesity and metabolic disorders.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktosesirup
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the product's texture and moisture content, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Coconut Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut Mass is used here as natural_extract. Coconut mass (14%) adds natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kokosmasse 14%
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Is Vegetable Oil Palm safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil Palm is used here as base. Palm oil is a common ingredient that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk olje (palme)
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Is Egg White safe in this snack?
Good
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white provides structure and stability to the product, contributing positively to its texture and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggehvite
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder enhances flavor and adds a rich taste, contributing positively to the overall sensory experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaopulver
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Is Moisture Retaining Agents E420 safe in this snack?
Medium
Moisture Retaining Agents E420 is used here as stabilizer. Moisture-retaining agents help maintain product freshness but may raise concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: fuktighetsbevarende midler (e420)
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin E492 safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin E492 is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (lecitin, e492)
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Is Preservatives E211 safe in this snack?
Bad
Preservatives E211 is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmidler (e211)
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Is Stabilizers E406 E440 safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers E406 E440 is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers are used to maintain texture but may raise concerns due to their synthetic origins.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e406, e440)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in many food products, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Acid Regulator E330 safe in this snack?
Medium
Acid Regulator E330 is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e330)
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: 4046930
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Allergens detected: egg
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