Is Fresh Cin-A-Butter Pound Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Markets of Meijer

This page reviews Fresh Cin-A-Butter Pound Cake by Markets of Meijer as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Food Starch, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and preservatives such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of artificial flavors raises additional concerns about the overall safety and quality of the product.

Main concern

Contains sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, which are synthetic preservatives that 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 eggs, providing a source of natural protein and richness.
  • Includes enriched bleached wheat flour, which adds essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid.
  • Cinnamon is present, which can enhance flavor and has some culinary benefits.
  • Whey adds moisture and contributes to the cake's texture.

Concerns

  • Contains sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, which are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns.
  • Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.
  • Artificial flavors are included, which can detract from the product's natural quality.
  • Silicone dioxide is present, typically used as an anti-caking agent, raising questions about its necessity.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid silicones
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 3184122

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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole eggs, water, whey. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis flags silicone dioxide in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Markets of Meijer — Fresh Cin-A-Butter Pound Cake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains whole eggs, providing a source of natural protein and richness.; Includes enriched bleached wheat flour, which adds essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid.; Cinnamon is present, which can enhance flavor and has some culinary benefits.. See the Pros section above.
Markets of Meijer — Fresh Cin-A-Butter Pound Cake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Markets of Meijer products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and preservatives such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of artificial flavors raises additional concerns about the overall safety and quality of the product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk, soy, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Markets of Meijer — Fresh Cin-A-Butter Pound Cake a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Markets of Meijer — Fresh Cin-A-Butter Pound Cake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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