Is Free From Bakewell Tarts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Co-op
Free From Bakewell Tarts is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Co-op. 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 Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative also indicates a reliance on synthetic additives.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the reliance on artificial additives.
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 raspberry jam and glace cherries, providing fruit content that adds flavor and some natural sweetness.
- Ground almond inclusion offers a source of nut flavor and texture, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the reliance on artificial additives.
- Palm oil is present, which is often criticized for environmental impact and health concerns related to saturated fats.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- 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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in this product, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour serves as a gluten-free base, providing structure without the use of wheat, which is beneficial for gluten-sensitive consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Flour
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Is Raspberry Jam safe in this snack?
Medium
Raspberry Jam is used here as flavor. Raspberry jam adds flavor and moisture, but its high sugar content and use of glucose-fructose syrup raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Raspberry Jam (12%) (Glucose - Fructose Syrup, Raspberry Concentrate, Sugar, Gelling Agent (Pectins), Acidity Regulators (Citric acid, Sodium citrate), Colour (Anthocyanins), Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium sorbate))
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture but is often criticized for health implications and environmental concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Oil
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch acts as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapioca Starch
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for moisture and consistency in the product, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Glace Cherries safe in this snack?
Medium
Glace Cherries is used here as flavor. Glace cherries add flavor and visual appeal but contain added sugars and syrups, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Glace Cherries (5%) (Cherries, Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric acid), Carrot Concentrate, Concentrated Cherry Juice, Sweet Potato Concentrate, Radish Concentrate, Apple Concentrate)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a processed oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Ground Almond safe in this snack?
Good
Ground Almond is used here as base. Ground almond provides flavor, texture, and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ground Almond (4%)
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Is Golden Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Golden Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Golden brown sugar adds sweetness and flavor but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Golden Brown Sugar
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Egg serves as a binding agent, providing structure and moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg
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Is Maize safe in this snack?
Medium
Maize is used here as base. Maize is used for texture and structure but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maize
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Fructose
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Is Maize Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Maize starch is used as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maize Starch
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Is Humectant safe in this snack?
Medium
Humectant is used here as base. Humectants like glucose syrup and water help retain moisture but are processed ingredients with limited benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Humectant (Glucose Syrup, Water, Acidity Regulator (Acetic acid))
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Is Gram Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Gram Flour is used here as base. Gram flour provides protein and fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gram Flour
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help maintain texture but are processed ingredients with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifiers (Mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids - Vegetable, Sucrose esters of fatty acids)
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Medium
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is added for taste enhancement but may include artificial components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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Is Citrus Fibre safe in this snack?
Good
Citrus Fibre is used here as base. Citrus fibre adds texture and may provide some dietary fiber, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Citrus Fibre
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Is Humectant safe in this snack?
Medium
Humectant is used here as base. Humectants like glycerol help retain moisture but are processed ingredients with limited benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Humectant (Glycerol)
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Is Rice Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as thickener. Rice starch is used as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Rice Starch
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Is Acidity Regulator safe in this snack?
Medium
Acidity Regulator is used here as acidulant. Acidity regulators like citric acid help maintain pH balance but are processed ingredients with limited benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator (Citric acid)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, posing no quality concerns in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Thickener safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickener is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Thickener (Xanthan gum)
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Is Colour safe in this snack?
Medium
Colour is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is used for color enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour (Plain caramel)
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: 3924170
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