Is Der Grosse Bauer Mandarin Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bauer
Der Grosse Bauer Mandarin Cake is a dessert from Bauer. 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, Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Natural mandarin juice and flavor contribute positively but are overshadowed by synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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
- Natural mandarin juice provides authentic flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Contains yogurt, which can contribute to moisture and texture in the cake.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert 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 dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Yogurt safe in this dessert?
Good
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt adds moisture and a slight tanginess to the cake, contributing positively to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Joghurt mild
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about health implications when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the recipe, helping to dissolve other ingredients and maintain moisture in the cake.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Wasser
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Is Mandarin Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Mandarin Juice is used here as flavor. Mandarin juice adds natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the overall taste of the cake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mandarinensaft aus Mandarinensaftkonzentrat
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Is Mandarins safe in this dessert?
Good
Mandarins is used here as flavor. Mandarins provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the cake's taste and texture.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mandarinen
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Is Cake safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cake is used here as base. The cake base includes whole eggs and wheat flour, which are standard ingredients but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kuchen (Vollei, Weizenmehl, Stärke (enthält Gluten), Speisesalz)
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Is Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot juice concentrate is used for coloring, which is a processed ingredient that may not contribute to flavor but enhances visual appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Karottensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for texture but raises concerns about its synthetic nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as a regulator to balance acidity, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator: Citronensäure
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Is Natural Mandarin Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Mandarin Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural mandarin flavor enhances the cake's taste, but its processing raises questions about the ingredient's purity and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Mandarinenaroma mit anderen natürlichen Aromen
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Mandarin Flavor
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is included to enhance taste but may be derived from various sources, raising concerns about transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3807834
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Allergens detected: gluten
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