Is Fig Spice Bread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brossard
Brossard's Fig Spice Bread is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Fructose Syrup, Diphosphates, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and caramelized sugar syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like sorbic acid also indicates a less natural 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 dried figs (11%), providing natural sweetness and flavor.
- Includes rye flour (34%), which can contribute to a unique texture and taste.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
- Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that may indicate a less natural product composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 used to enhance sweetness. Its high processing raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose-fructose
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Is Rye Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour is a whole grain that adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de seigle
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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 hydrator in the baking process, essential for the product's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Dried Figs safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Figs is used here as flavor. Dried figs provide natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile with minimal processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: figues séchées
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Is Caramelized Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre caramélisé
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Sugar Syrup
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent that helps the bread rise. While effective, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: carbonates de sodium
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Is Diphosphates safe in this snack?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphates are synthetic leavening agents that may raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: diphosphates
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Is Potato And Pea Fibers safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato And Pea Fibers is used here as stabilizer. Potato and pea fibers are used for texture and moisture retention but are processed ingredients that may not be necessary.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: fibres de pomme de terre et pois
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in baked goods, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de colza
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Spice Mix safe in this snack?
Good
Spice Mix is used here as flavor. The spice mix, including cinnamon, adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the product's overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mélange d'épices
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, indicating a less natural product composition.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur: acide sorbique
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Is Malted Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Malted Wheat Flour is used here as base. Malted wheat flour adds flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not be necessary.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé malté
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a refined ingredient that may not contribute significantly to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de riz
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: 3387769
More from this brand: Brossard products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , tree_nut
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