Is Freia Kakefyll Vanilje Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez Norge
Freia Kakefyll Vanilje is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Mondelez Norge. 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, Carrageenan, Aroma affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and several additives like thickening agents and colorants. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 thickening agents like E404, which can improve texture.
- Anatto extracts and curcumin provide natural color, reducing reliance on synthetic dyes.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Carrageenan (E404) is a controversial thickener linked to digestive issues.
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 food.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sukker
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Is Thickening Agent E1422 safe in this food?
Medium
Thickening Agent E1422 is used here as stabilizer. E1422 is a modified starch used to improve texture and stability, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: fortykningsmidler (1422)
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is used for its gelling properties but has been associated with digestive issues and is considered controversial.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: karragenan
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Is E404 safe in this food?
Medium
E404 is used here as stabilizer. E404 is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: E404
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to various flavoring agents, raising concerns about transparency and potential synthetic origins.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Annatto Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Annatto Extracts is used here as colorant. Annatto extracts are natural colorants derived from seeds, providing color without synthetic alternatives, which is a positive aspect.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoffer (anattoekstrakter)
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Is Curcumin safe in this food?
Good
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural pigment from turmeric, known for its vibrant color and potential antioxidant properties, enhancing product quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kurkumin
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: 4094939
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