Is Crispy Pine Cone Almond Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bergland
Crispy Pine Cone Almond Cream is a snack from Bergland. 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, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm fat, which raise concerns about high sugar content and the use of palm oil. The presence of emulsifier lecithin and malt extract indicates processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar raises quality 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 roasted almonds (4%), providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Includes vanilla extract, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises quality concerns.
- Palm fat is present, which is often linked to environmental issues related to palm oil production.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high sugar content which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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 ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is used for texture but raises environmental concerns due to unsustainable sourcing practices.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter provides a rich texture and flavor, but it is a processed fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy byproduct.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds (4%) provide natural flavor and healthy fats, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: geröstete Mandeln 4%
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar adds sweetness but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Milchzucker
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalzextrakt
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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: 3566426
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Allergens detected: almond , milk , wheat
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