Is Date-Walnut Plant Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Billa Bio
This page reviews Date-Walnut Plant Spread by Billa Bio as a food. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 43% cooked soybeans and 7% date paste, indicating a plant-based spread. However, the presence of processed ingredients like sunflower oil and corn starch raises some quality concerns.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
The composition includes 43% cooked soybeans and 7% date paste, indicating a plant-based spread. However, the presence of processed ingredients like sunflower oil and corn starch raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Sunflower oil is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing and 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 43% cooked soybeans, providing a plant-based protein source.
- Includes 7% date paste, which adds natural sweetness and flavor.
- Incorporates various vegetables like parsnips and onions, enhancing nutritional diversity.
Concerns
- Sunflower oil is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
- Corn starch is a processed thickener that may not contribute positively to the overall quality.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Cooked Soybeans safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Soybeans is used here as base. Cooked soybeans provide a significant protein source and are minimally processed, supporting the product's plant-based profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOJABOHNEN* gekocht (Wasser, SOJABOHNEN*)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the spread, contributing to the desired consistency without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a refined oil used for texture and mouthfeel, but its processing raises some concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl*
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Is Date Paste safe in this food?
Good
Date Paste is used here as flavor. Date paste adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile while being a minimally processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dattelmus*
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Is Parsnips safe in this food?
Good
Parsnips is used here as base. Parsnips contribute to the spread's flavor and nutritional value, being a natural vegetable ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pastinaken*
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Is Chopped Walnuts safe in this food?
Good
Chopped Walnuts is used here as flavor. Chopped walnuts provide healthy fats and a crunchy texture, enhancing the overall quality of the spread.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: WALNÜSSE* gehackt
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the spread's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebel*
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate provides acidity and freshness, enhancing the flavor profile of the spread.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat*
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Dried Onion safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion adds flavor but is a processed form of onion, which may not provide the same benefits as fresh ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebel* getrocknet
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Is Beetroot Powder safe in this food?
Good
Beetroot Powder is used here as colorant. Beetroot powder is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the spread without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Rote Rübenpulver*
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Is Curry Spice safe in this food?
Good
Curry Spice is used here as flavor. Curry spice adds a unique flavor profile, contributing to the overall taste of the spread with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Curry-Gewürz*
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the spread's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch* getrocknet
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, but its processed nature may not align with a clean ingredient profile.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke*
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and are natural ingredients, contributing positively to the overall taste of the spread.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze*
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Is Psyllium Husk safe in this food?
Good
Psyllium Husk is used here as thickener. Psyllium husk is a natural thickener that can improve texture without raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Flohsamenschalen*
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: 4245009
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Allergens detected: walnuts
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