Is Freia Klassiske Venner Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez Norge AS
Mondelez Norge AS's Freia Klassiske Venner is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like potassium sorbate (preservative) and carmine (colorant), raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Includes rice crisp, adding texture and a unique crunch to the product.
Concerns
- Contains potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Carmine is an artificial colorant derived from insects, which may not appeal to all consumers.
- Includes multiple emulsifiers (E471, E476) that indicate processing and potential quality issues.
- High sugar content from various sources may contribute to health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 health concerns due to its high content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient providing chocolate flavor, but its processing level can vary, affecting quality.
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 can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and richness to the product, but its quality can vary based on sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides dairy flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørrmelk
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a natural ingredient that adds nutritional value, including healthy fats and protein, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: mandler
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats (palm, shea) are used for texture but raise concerns due to potential health impacts associated with palm oil.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilske fetter (palme, shea)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. This ingredient is high in sugar and processed, contributing to the overall sweetness and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukret kondensert skummetmelk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Rice Crisp safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Crisp is used here as base. Rice crisp adds texture but is made from processed rice flour and sugar, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: riskrisp (rismel, sukker, salt, emulgator (E471))
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: melkefett
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Sorbitol and invertase are synthetic stabilizers that raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (sorbitol, invertase)
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can contribute to health concerns due to its high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukker
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin and E471 are emulsifiers that indicate processing and may raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (soyalecitiner, E476, E471)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health concerns due to its high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktosesirup
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. This ingredient provides chocolate flavor but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Fava Bean Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fava Bean Flour is used here as base. Fava bean flour adds protein and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: favabønnemel
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Is Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as base. Malt extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: maltekstrakt (fra bygg)
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Is Egg Whites safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Whites is used here as base. Egg whites provide protein and texture but are a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggehviter
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Thickening Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Thickening Agent is used here as thickener. Agar is a natural thickening agent but its processing level can vary, affecting quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (agar)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Acidity Regulators safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acidity Regulators is used here as acidulant. Citric acid and sodium carbonate are used to regulate acidity but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulatorer (sitronsyre, natriumkarbonat)
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Is Coloring Agent safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agent is used here as colorant. Carmine is a synthetic colorant derived from insects, which may not appeal to all consumers and raises ethical concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (karminer)
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Is Preservative safe in this dessert?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (kaliumsorbat)
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: 4092254
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Allergens detected: milk , almond , egg
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