Is Double Choc Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
American Style
American Style's Double Choc Cookies is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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, Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. Lecithin and glucose syrup are also present, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Includes wheat flour, a common baking ingredient that provides structure to the cookies.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm fat is present, which is often linked to environmental concerns regarding palm oil production.
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 Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate adds rich flavor to the cookies but contains sugar and emulsifiers, raising processing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zartbitterschokolade (Kakaomasse', Zucker, Emulgator: Lecithine)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient that provides structure and texture to baked goods, indicating a traditional recipe.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the cookies, raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is used for texture and moisture but is associated with environmental issues related to palm oil production.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate adds flavor but contains sugar and emulsifiers, indicating a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Schokolade (Zucker, Kakaomasse', Kakaobutter', Emulgator: Lecithine)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaopulver'
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Diphosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Diphosphate is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphate is a leavening agent that helps the cookies rise but is a synthetic ingredient with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Diphosphate
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is used as a leavening agent but is a synthetic compound that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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: 3896938
More from this brand: American Style products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: egg , milk , soy , tree_nuts
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