Is Croissant with Cocoa and Hazelnut Filling Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bollycao
Bollycao's Croissant with Cocoa and Hazelnut Filling 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Palm Oil, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like palm oil and artificial emulsifiers further contribute to the moderate rating.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises environmental and 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes hazelnut paste, providing a unique taste and texture.
- Uses yeast for leavening, a traditional method for bakery products.
- Incorporates xanthan gum as a thickener, which is generally considered safe.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises environmental and health concerns.
- Includes multiple preservatives like calcium propionate and potassium sorbate, indicating a processed nature.
- Uses sugar and inverted sugar, contributing to high sweetness and potential health issues.
- Contains artificial emulsifiers, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the croissant. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farinha de _TRIGO_
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Is Cocoa Cream Filling safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Cream Filling is used here as flavor. The cocoa cream filling adds flavor and moisture but contains sugar and palm oil, which are processed ingredients that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: recheio (30,8%) de creme de cacau e _AVELÃS_
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to health issues like obesity and diabetes when consumed in excess, indicating a less favorable quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: açúcar
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (sunflower) is used for moisture and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: óleo vegetal (girassol)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and stability but raises significant environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: gordura vegetal (palma)
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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 used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbato de potássio
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidulant to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, generally considered safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ácido cítrico
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture and stability, generally regarded as safe but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma xantana
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: 3995788
More from this brand: Bollycao products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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