Is Favoritter Gul Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nidar
This page reviews Favoritter Gul by Nidar as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of emulsifier soy lecithin and sodium bicarbonate as a leavening agent raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 butter and cocoa mass, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Includes dry milk, providing a creamy texture and enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Presence of sodium bicarbonate as a leavening agent indicates the use of synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Dry Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Dry Milk is used here as base. Dry milk adds creaminess and flavor, derived from natural dairy sources, contributing positively to the product's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørrmelk
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans, providing a rich texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the confectionery.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, contributing to the chocolate flavor and quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glykosesirup
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-derived fat that adds texture but is high in saturated fats, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolje
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as sweetener. Sweetened condensed milk is a processed dairy product high in sugar, contributing to the overall sweetness and raising concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukret kondensert melk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rismel
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that enhances flavor and texture, derived from cream, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (soyalecitin)
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Is Wheat Malt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Malt is used here as base. Wheat malt is used for flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemalt
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Is Corn Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour adds texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits, contributing to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: maismel
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is a protein that adds structure but may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Rice Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as base. Rice starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: risstivelse
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a synthetic leavening agent that helps the product rise but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hevemiddel (natriumbikarbonat)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is used to enhance flavor but may be a synthetic additive, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 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: 4047133
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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