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Is Custard Filled Pecan Danish Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Woolworths Select

This page reviews Custard Filled Pecan Danish by Woolworths Select as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Preservatives, Natural Colours.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and emulsifiers further indicates a less natural profile.

Main concern

Margarine contains vegetable emulsifiers (471, 472c), raising concerns about processed fats.

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 pecan nuts (2%), providing some natural flavor and texture.
  • Custard makes up 39% of the product, adding a creamy element.
  • Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile.
  • Includes thiamin, which is beneficial for energy metabolism.

Concerns

  • Margarine contains vegetable emulsifiers (471, 472c), raising concerns about processed fats.
  • Preservatives (281, 202) indicate a longer shelf life but may affect quality perception.
  • Presence of artificial colors (160a, 100, 120) suggests a less natural composition.
  • Contains glucose syrup and sugar, contributing to a high level of processed ingredients.

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.

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: 4251240

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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , soybeans

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains pecan nuts (2%), providing some natural flavor and texture.; Custard makes up 39% of the product, adding a creamy element.; Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Woolworths Select — Custard Filled Pecan Danish has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: gluten, egg, soybeans. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and emulsifiers further indicates a less natural profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: wheat flour, water, butter. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Margarine contains vegetable emulsifiers (471, 472c), raising concerns about processed fats.; Preservatives (281, 202) indicate a longer shelf life but may affect quality perception.; Presence of artificial colors (160a, 100, 120) suggests a less natural composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Zerotox gives Woolworths Select — Custard Filled Pecan Danish a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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