Is Eierkoek Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Picnic
Eierkoek is a snack from Picnic. 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, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Stabilizer E422.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and stabilizer E422, indicating a processed product with mixed quality. The presence of sugar and milk powder raises concerns about overall composition quality.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 natural lemon flavor, which enhances taste without artificial additives.
- Includes eggs, providing a source of protein and richness to the texture.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Stabilizer E422 (glycerol esters of fatty acids) may indicate a level of processing that affects quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack 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 snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 and texture. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tarwebloem
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is 21 Free Range Egg safe in this snack?
Good
21 Free Range Egg is used here as base. Free-range eggs add protein and richness, enhancing the product's overall quality and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: 21% scharrelei
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This processed syrup is used as a sweetener, raising concerns about its impact on health due to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructosestroop
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Is Vegetable Oils Rapeseed Oil Coconut Oil Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oils Rapeseed Oil Coconut Oil Powder is used here as base. These oils provide moisture and texture but are processed, which may affect the overall healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige oliën: raapzaadolie/ kokosoliepoeder
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Is Stabilizer E422 safe in this snack?
Bad
Stabilizer E422 is used here as stabilizer. E422 is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about the use of additives in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator: E422
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may lower the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere melkpoeder
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Is Raising Agent E503 E450 E500 safe in this snack?
Bad
Raising Agent E503 E450 E500 is used here as emulsifier. These raising agents are synthetic additives that help the product rise but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rijsmiddel: E503/E450/E500
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a refined ingredient, which may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwezetmeel
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Is Natural Aroma Natural Lemon Aroma safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Aroma Natural Lemon Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural lemon aroma enhances flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma: natuurlijk citroen 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: 4222315
More from this brand: Picnic products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , wheat , egg
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