Is Creme Brulee Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gwoon
This page reviews Creme Brulee Cookies by Gwoon as a snack. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Fat, Sugar, Syrup.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as palm fat and artificial colorants (E100, E160b). These raise significant quality and safety concerns, leading to a low rating.
Main concern
Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient with environmental 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 natural flavors which may enhance the overall taste profile.
- Includes milk powder, providing a creamy texture to the filling.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient with environmental concerns.
- Artificial colorants (E100, E160b) raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
- Presence of sugar and invertsugar syrup indicates high sweetness, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
- Whey powder (milk) may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed fat used for texture and stability in cookies. Its production raises environmental concerns related to deforestation.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmvet
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the cookies but raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: volle MELKPOEDER
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder provides protein and texture but is also a processed dairy ingredient, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere MELKPOEDER
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Is Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Syrup is used here as sweetener. Syrup is a sweetening agent that adds moisture and sweetness but is often high in sugars, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: stroop
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin and may contain various compounds.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma
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Is Rapeseed Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed lecithin acts as an emulsifier to blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: raapzaadlecithine
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Is Colorant E100 E160b safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorant E100 E160b is used here as colorant. E100 and E160b are artificial colorants used for visual appeal but raise concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof: E100/E160b00
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient providing structure but may pose gluten-related issues for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: TARWEBLOEM
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Repeated entry of palm fat indicates its significant role in the product, raising concerns about health and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmvet
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a dairy derivative that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: weipoeder (MELK)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: raapzaadolie
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Is Raising Agent E336 E503 safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agent E336 E503 is used here as leavening agent. E336 and E503 are raising agents that help the cookies rise but are synthetic additives that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: rijsmiddel: E336/E503
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a sweetener that enhances moisture but contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsuikerstroop
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, but excessive intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds flavor and color but is a processed sugar that contributes to overall sweetness and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: gekaramelliseerde suiker
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin and may contain various compounds.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma
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: 4219684
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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