Is Desem Meerzaden Brood Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Picnic
Picnic's Desem Meerzaden Brood is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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, Inverted Sugar Syrup.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and invertsuikerstroop, which raise quality concerns. However, the presence of whole seeds contributes positively to the overall rating.
Main concern
Includes sugar and invertsuikerstroop, which are processed sweeteners that may raise 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 sunflower seeds and flaxseeds, which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Sourdough fermentation may enhance flavor and digestibility.
- Includes whole grain rye flour, adding fiber and nutrients.
- Jodized sea salt is present, which can help with iodine intake.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and invertsuikerstroop, which are processed sweeteners that may raise concerns.
- Bakers yeast is present, which is a common additive but indicates processing.
- Enzymes and malt extract are added, which may indicate a more industrial production process.
- The presence of wheat flour may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: TARWEbloem
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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 positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Wheat Sourdough safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Sourdough is used here as natural_extract. Wheat sourdough is used for fermentation, enhancing flavor and potentially improving digestibility.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: TARWEzuurdesem
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Sunflower seeds provide healthy fats and some protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: zonnebloempitten
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Is Rye Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour adds flavor and some nutritional benefits, but it is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROGGEmeel
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Is Flaxseed safe in this snack?
Good
Flaxseed is used here as natural_extract. Flaxseed is a source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, contributing positively to the product's health aspects.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: lijnzaad
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Sesame seeds add flavor and nutritional benefits, including healthy fats and minerals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: SESAMzaad (ongepeld)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Jodized sea salt is used for flavor and iodine supplementation, which is beneficial for health.
Role in formula: base
Original: zee zout(gejodeerd)
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Is Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: moutextract(GERST)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, raising concerns about health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Enzymes safe in this snack?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are added to improve dough handling and texture but indicate a more industrial processing approach.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: enzymen (TARWE)
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Is Malt Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Malt Flour is used here as flavor. Malt flour is used for flavor and browning but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: moutbloem(TARWE)
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Is Bakers Yeast safe in this snack?
Medium
Bakers Yeast is used here as ferment. Bakers yeast is essential for fermentation but indicates processing, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: ferment
Original: bakkersgist
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsuikerstroop
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: 3940761
More from this brand: Picnic products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: gluten
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