Is Fruity Gingerbread Soft & Glazed Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aachener Zucker Und Backwaren Paul Schaeffer
Aachener Zucker Und Backwaren Paul Schaeffer's Fruity Gingerbread Soft & Glazed 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, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of liquid egg and various stabilizers indicates a mix of natural and synthetic ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises 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 natural ingredients like orange peel and figs, which contribute to flavor and texture.
- Includes spices such as cinnamon, enhancing the traditional gingerbread taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of liquid egg and emulsifiers like lecithins indicates processing, which may affect overall ingredient quality.
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.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the main structure-building ingredient, but its refined nature may reduce nutritional value compared to whole grain alternatives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels and potential health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin acts as a humectant to retain moisture in the product, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is used to maintain moisture and texture, but it is a sugar alcohol that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sorbit
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Is Orange Peel safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as natural_extract. Orange peel adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's sensory profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Orangenschalen
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass provides rich flavor and color, and its natural origin supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Apricot Kernels safe in this snack?
Medium
Apricot Kernels is used here as flavor. Apricot kernels add a unique flavor but may raise safety concerns due to potential cyanogenic compounds if consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aprikosenkerne
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Is Fig Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Fig Paste is used here as sweetener. Fig paste is a natural sweetener that enhances flavor while providing some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Feigenpaste
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to texture and mouthfeel, supporting a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Apricot Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apricot Puree is used here as natural_extract. Apricot puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's overall quality without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aprikosenpüree
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, but its refined nature may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as natural_extract. Raisins add natural sweetness and fiber, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Rosinen
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Is Liquid Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Liquid Egg is used here as base. Liquid egg provides structure and moisture but raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: flüssiges Hühnervollei*
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's sensory profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds a warm flavor profile and has potential antioxidant properties, supporting a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimt
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as colorant. Caramel sugar syrup is used for color and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karamellzucker-Sirup
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Is Butter Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as fat. Butter fat contributes to flavor and texture but is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening_agent. Sodium carbonate acts as a leavening agent, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Wheat Semolina safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Wheat semolina adds texture but is a refined ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengrieß
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is essential for taste, contributing positively to the product's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as fat. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional quality.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as regulator. Potassium citrate is used as a regulator to maintain pH balance but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: regulator
Original: Säureregulator (Kaliumcitrate)
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Is Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to stabilize the mixture but are often derived from soy, raising potential allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling_agent. Pectins are used as gelling agents to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelling_agent
Original: Geliermittel (Pektine)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Gummi arabicum)
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: 3550448
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , egg , wheat , soy
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