Is Double Chocolate Brownies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Bakery
This page reviews Double Chocolate Brownies by Nature's Bakery as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient composition includes whole wheat flour and cocoa powder, but also contains cane sugar and canola oil, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about the overall healthiness.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The ingredient composition includes whole wheat flour and cocoa powder, but also contains cane sugar and canola oil, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about the overall healthiness.
Main concern
Cane sugar and brown rice syrup are added sugars, raising 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
- Whole wheat flour provides fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Cocoa powder adds rich flavor and antioxidants, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Cane sugar and brown rice syrup are added sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Canola oil is a processed oil, which may not be the healthiest fat option.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Whole Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour is a whole grain that provides fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole Wheat Flour
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cane Sugar
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that is often used for its neutral flavor, but its processing raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Canola Oil
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Is Date Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Date Paste is used here as sweetener. Date paste is a natural sweetener that provides some nutrients and fiber, making it a better alternative to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Date Paste
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Is Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor but the processing with alkali may reduce some antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali)
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is used to retain moisture in baked goods, but it is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener derived from brown rice, but it is high in sugars and may contribute to excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Brown Rice Syrup
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate provides rich flavor and some health benefits, depending on the cocoa content, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder)
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Is Gum Acacia safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Acacia is used here as stabilizer. Gum acacia is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, but its processing raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Gum Acacia
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Is Malted Barley Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Malted Barley Flour is used here as flavor. Malted barley flour adds flavor and may enhance browning, but it is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Malted Barley Flour
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Is Molasses safe in this snack?
Good
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses is a natural sweetener that provides some minerals and a rich flavor, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Molasses
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sea Salt
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some concerns about transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavors
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the product rise, contributing positively to the texture.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Baking Soda
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: 3221897
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Allergens detected: wheat
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