Is Fiber Bread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Semper
Fiber Bread is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Semper. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Syrup, Aroma affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes gluten-free ingredients like rice flour and tapioca starch, but also contains modified starch and xanthan gum, raising some quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
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 whole grain oat flour, providing dietary fiber and nutrients.
- Includes sourdough culture, which may enhance flavor and texture.
- Uses vegetable fibers from apple and sugar beet, contributing to fiber content.
- Gluten-free formulation suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
- Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can be problematic for some consumers.
- Presence of syrup indicates added sugars, which may not be ideal for all diets.
- Includes yeast, which may not be suitable for all gluten-free diets.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and hydrates the other components in this bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vatten
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Is Gluten Free Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Gluten Free Wheat Starch is used here as base. Gluten-free wheat starch provides structure and texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfri vetestärkelse
Read the full ingredient profile for Gluten Free Wheat Starch
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Is Sourdough Water Rice Flour Corn Starch Buckwheat Flour Salt Sourdough Culture safe in this snack?
Good
Sourdough Water Rice Flour Corn Starch Buckwheat Flour Salt Sourdough Culture is used here as natural_extract. Sourdough adds flavor and may improve digestibility due to fermentation, enhancing the overall quality of the bread.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 6% surdeg (vatten, rismjöl, majsstärkelse, bovetemjöl, salt, surdegskultur)
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Is Gluten Free Whole Grain Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Gluten Free Whole Grain Oat Flour is used here as base. Whole grain oat flour contributes fiber and essential nutrients, supporting a healthier bread option.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfritt fullkornshavremjöl* (7%)
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential lack of nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifierad tapiokastärkelse
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common fat source that provides moisture but is often refined, which may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Fava Bean Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Fava Bean Protein is used here as base. Fava bean protein adds plant-based protein content, enhancing the nutritional profile of the bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: protein av bondböna
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as fermenting_agent. Yeast is essential for leavening, contributing to the bread's rise and texture, indicating a traditional baking process.
Role in formula: fermenting_agent
Original: jäst
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Is Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour adds texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: majs - mjöl
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Is Vegetable Fibers Apple Sugar Beet safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Fibers Apple Sugar Beet is used here as natural_extract. Vegetable fibers from apple and sugar beet contribute to the fiber content, promoting digestive health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: veg. fibrer (äpple, sockerbeta)
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Is Gluten Free Malt Extract From Barley safe in this snack?
Medium
Gluten Free Malt Extract From Barley is used here as flavor. Malt extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: glutenfritt maltextrakt av korn
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Is Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Syrup is used here as sweetener. Syrup is an added sugar that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising concerns for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirap
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Is Psyllium Husk safe in this snack?
Good
Psyllium Husk is used here as thickener. Psyllium husk is a natural thickener that adds fiber, supporting digestive health and improving texture.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: psylliumfröskal
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Is Vegetable Fibers Chickpea Corn safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Fibers Chickpea Corn is used here as natural_extract. These vegetable fibers enhance the fiber content, promoting digestive health and improving the overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: veg. fibrer ((kikärta, majs), vatten)
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Is Dried Carrot safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Dried carrot adds natural flavor and color, along with some vitamins and minerals, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: torkad morot (1%)
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Is Thickening Agent Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickening Agent Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (xantangummi)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is essential for flavor and preservation, but excessive amounts can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Fermented Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fermented Corn Flour is used here as flavor. Fermented corn flour adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fermenterat majsmjöl
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom
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: 4054352
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