Is Dark Bread with Nuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Meny
This page reviews Dark Bread with Nuts by Meny 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: Hazelnut Aroma, Colorant E172.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This bread contains several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifier (E322), which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorant (E172) further indicates a less natural composition.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about overall quality.
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 nuts like hazelnuts and almonds, which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Includes seeds such as flaxseed and sesame, adding texture and potential health benefits.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about overall quality.
- Includes artificial colorant (E172) and emulsifier (E322), indicating a more processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 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 bread. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture of the bread without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness and to enhance browning during baking, but it is a processed ingredient that can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Rye Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour adds flavor and texture to the bread, but it is also a refined ingredient, which may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: rugmel
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts contribute healthy fats and flavor to the bread, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: hasselnøtter 2 %
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Almonds provide additional healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the bread's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mandler 2 %
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Is Flaxseed safe in this snack?
Good
Flaxseed is used here as natural_extract. Flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which can enhance the nutritional value of the bread.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: linfrø
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is crucial for fermentation and leavening, helping the bread rise and develop texture without safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gjær
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Is Dried Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Dried malt extract adds flavor and color to the bread, but it is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tørket byggmaltekstrakt
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is essential for flavor and helps in the fermentation process, contributing positively to the bread's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: saIt med jod
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Is Millet Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Millet Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Millet seeds add texture and nutritional benefits, including fiber and minerals, enhancing the bread's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: hirsefrø
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Is Sesame safe in this snack?
Good
Sesame is used here as natural_extract. Sesame seeds contribute healthy fats and flavor, improving the nutritional profile of the bread.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sesam
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Is Barley Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Flour is used here as base. Barley flour adds flavor and texture but is a refined ingredient, which may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: byggmel
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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, raising concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: rismel
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Is Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour adds flavor and texture but is also a refined ingredient, which may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: havremel
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Is Barley Malt Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Flour is used here as base. Barley malt flour contributes flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: byggmaltmel
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is used for texture and structure but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Bran is used here as base. Wheat bran adds fiber but is a processed ingredient, which may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetekli
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Is Hazelnut Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Hazelnut Aroma is used here as flavor. Hazelnut aroma is an artificial flavoring that may not provide the same benefits as natural ingredients and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hasselnøttaroma
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstivelse
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch serves as a thickener but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute to the overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetmel
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Is Emulsifier E322 Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and shelf life but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E322 - soyalecitin)
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Is Colorant E172 safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorant E172 is used here as colorant. E172 is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and does not contribute to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (E172)
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Is Acid Regulator E330 safe in this snack?
Medium
Acid Regulator E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 is citric acid, used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E330)
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: 3527999
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Allergens detected: egg , milk , nuts
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