Is Crispy Fish and Stars with Creamy Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Muller
Muller's Crispy Fish and Stars with Creamy Yogurt is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains yogurt from pasteurized milk and various flours, but also includes sugar and modified starch, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains yogurt from pasteurized milk and various flours, but also includes sugar and modified starch, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 yogurt from pasteurized milk, which is a good source of calcium and beneficial bacteria.
- Incorporates whole grain wheat flour, providing some dietary fiber and nutrients.
- Uses natural colorants from radish concentrate, reducing reliance on synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Modified starch is present, indicating processing that may affect the ingredient's natural properties.
- Contains allergens such as egg, lupin, mustard, sesame, and nuts, which may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Yogurt safe in this snack?
Good
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt from pasteurized milk serves as a base, providing beneficial bacteria and calcium. Its quality is generally high due to pasteurization.
Role in formula: base
Original: Joghurt aus pasteurisierter MILCH
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Is Whole Grain Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole grain wheat flour adds dietary fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENVOLLKORNMEHL
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickener, which may alter the texture but raises concerns about processing and naturalness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Radish Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Radish Concentrate is used here as colorant. Radish concentrate is a natural colorant, reducing reliance on synthetic additives and contributing to a more natural composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Lebensmittel (Konzentrat aus Rettich)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a fundamental ingredient, serving as a solvent and contributing to the product's overall moisture content.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Wasser
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are used as thickening agents, which can improve texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel Pektine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is included as an acidulant, which can enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure
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: 3829060
More from this brand: Muller products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: egg , lupin , mustard , sesame , nuts
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