Is Gammeldags Chokladbulle Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Herrgardstoppen
Herrgardstoppen's Gammeldags Chokladbulle 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 Glucose, Sugar, Powdered Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and sugar, along with emulsifiers and stabilizers (E440, E406), raising quality concerns about synthetic additives and processing levels.
Main concern
Presence of glucose and sugar indicates high processing and potential health 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes sunflower lecithin, a common emulsifier derived from plants, which is generally considered safe.
Concerns
- Presence of glucose and sugar indicates high processing and potential health concerns.
- Includes stabilizers (E440, E406) that may raise questions about synthetic additives.
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 Glucose safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar used for sweetness and texture but raises concerns due to its high processing and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glykos
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but is linked to various health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the product's texture and moisture content, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat, derived from segregated palm kernel oil, is used for texture but raises concerns about sustainability and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabiliskt fett (segregerad palmkärnolja)
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Is Powdered Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Powdered Sugar is used here as sweetener. Powdered sugar is a refined form of sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to high processing levels and potential health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: florsocker
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant to retain moisture, but it can cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarande medel (sorbitol)
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Is Egg White safe in this snack?
Good
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white is a natural ingredient that provides structure and stability to the product, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: äggvita
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaopulver
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is a natural emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but may raise concerns about processing levels.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (solroslecitin)
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Is E440 safe in this snack?
Bad
E440 is used here as stabilizer. E440 is a plant-derived stabilizer that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E440)
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Is E406 safe in this snack?
Bad
E406 is used here as stabilizer. E406 is a synthetic stabilizer that can improve texture but raises quality concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E406)
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to artificial flavors, raising concerns about the quality and safety of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom
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: 4060467
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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