Is Elisen-Lebkuchen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Wicklein
Elisen-Lebkuchen is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Wicklein. 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 Sugar, Wheat Flour, Glucose Fructose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and lecithin, which raise quality concerns. However, the presence of nuts and spices contributes positively to the overall profile.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
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 nuts like hazelnuts and almonds, which provide healthy fats and flavor.
- Inclusion of spices such as cinnamon adds traditional flavor and aroma.
- Uses honey, a natural sweetener, which may enhance taste and moisture.
- Presence of dried figs contributes to texture and natural sweetness.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
- Lecithin, an emulsifier, is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
- Contains wheat flour and egg white, which may pose allergen risks for some consumers.
- Sorbitol as a moisture-retaining agent can cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide healthy fats and contribute to the texture and flavor of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haselnüsse
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a source of healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandeln
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Is Walnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Walnuts is used here as base. Walnuts add omega-3 fatty acids and a rich flavor, contributing positively to the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Walnüsse
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Is Oligofructose safe in this snack?
Medium
Oligofructose is used here as sweetener. Oligofructose is a processed sweetener that may have prebiotic effects but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Oligofruktose
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate adds flavor and sweetness but is processed and may contain added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Schokolade (Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter, Emulgator: Lecithine)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Bad
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined carbohydrate that may pose allergen risks and lacks nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to health concerns regarding sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Dried Figs safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Figs is used here as base. Dried figs add natural sweetness and fiber, enhancing the product's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: getrocknete Feigen
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices, including cinnamon, enhance flavor and provide aromatic qualities to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze (enthalten Zimt)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and moisture, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Blütenhonig
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is used for leavening but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Kaliumcarbonate
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel syrup is a processed sweetener that adds flavor but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup (Glukosesirup, Zucker)
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as moisture-retaining agent. Sorbitol is used to retain moisture but can cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: moisture-retaining agent
Original: Feuchthaltemittel: Sorbit
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is a processed thickener that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Bad
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein may pose allergen risks and is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milcheiweiss
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: base
Original: Volleipulver
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Is Liquid Whole Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Liquid Whole Egg is used here as base. Liquid whole egg is a processed ingredient that may raise allergen concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: flüssiges Vollei
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: 3815725
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , milk
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