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Is Fruit Shortcake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tower Gate

Fruit Shortcake is a snack from Tower Gate. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes fortified wheat flour and palm oil, which are common in baked goods. However, the presence of sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

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

  • Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and niacin, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
  • Currants add natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Palm oil is a processed ingredient that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3544910

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Allergens detected: gluten

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: gluten. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Tower Gate — Fruit Shortcake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tower Gate products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and niacin, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.; Currants add natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Tower Gate — Fruit Shortcake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes fortified wheat flour and palm oil, which are common in baked goods. However, the presence of sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Palm oil is a processed ingredient that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Tower Gate — Fruit Shortcake 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.

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