Fruity Flapjack Cookies product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Fruity Flapjack Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tesco Finest

Tesco Finest's Fruity Flapjack Cookies is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Sulphur Dioxide, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes wheat flour and butter, but also contains sugar and preservatives like sulphur dioxide. These factors indicate a processed product with moderate quality concerns.

Main concern

High sugar content from both sugar and partially inverted sugar syrup 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 rolled oats, which provide fiber and contribute to a more wholesome texture.
  • Includes dried apricots, adding natural sweetness and some vitamins.
  • Uses butter, which is a natural fat source compared to synthetic alternatives.
  • Demerara sugar offers a less refined sweetness compared to regular sugar.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from both sugar and partially inverted sugar syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Presence of multiple raising agents indicates a processed nature, which may affect overall quality.
  • Wheat flour may pose gluten concerns for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3954248

More from this brand: Tesco Finest products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , wheat

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Tesco Finest — Fruity Flapjack Cookies 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains rolled oats, which provide fiber and contribute to a more wholesome texture.; Includes dried apricots, adding natural sweetness and some vitamins.; Uses butter, which is a natural fat source compared to synthetic alternatives.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes wheat flour and butter, but also contains sugar and preservatives like sulphur dioxide. These factors indicate a processed product with moderate quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: butter, rolled oats, sultanas. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from both sugar and partially inverted sugar syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.; Presence of multiple raising agents indicates a processed nature, which may affect overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Tesco Finest — Fruity Flapjack Cookies has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tesco Finest products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Tesco Finest — Fruity Flapjack Cookies 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.
Tesco Finest — Fruity Flapjack Cookies has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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