Dessert Shells Sponge Cake product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Dessert Shells Sponge Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Giant

Dessert Shells Sponge Cake is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Giant. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sodium Propionate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium propionate as a synthetic preservative and artificial flavors, raising concerns about quality. The presence of palm oil and refined sugars also contributes to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.

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

  • Enriched bleached flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, supporting a moderate rating.
  • Whole eggs and egg whites contribute to the texture and structure of the sponge cake, enhancing quality.

Concerns

  • Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
  • The inclusion of palm oil and refined sugars indicates a processed composition, which detracts from overall quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 3394445

More from this brand: Giant products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , soy , egg

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Browse Giant products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks. See the Ingredients section above.
Giant — Dessert Shells Sponge Cake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. 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.
Giant — Dessert Shells Sponge Cake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown 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.
This product is flagged for: Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.; The inclusion of palm oil and refined sugars indicates a processed composition, which detracts from overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Enriched bleached flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, supporting a moderate rating.; Whole eggs and egg whites contribute to the texture and structure of the sponge cake, enhancing quality.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes sodium propionate as a synthetic preservative and artificial flavors, raising concerns about quality. The presence of palm oil and refined sugars also contributes to a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse snack products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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