Is Gewürzschnitten Choviva Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Douceur
This page reviews Gewürzschnitten Choviva by Douceur 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: Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup, Ammonium Carbonate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm fat and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed ingredient associated with environmental concerns and health issues.
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 roasted ground hazelnuts, providing a natural nut flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes spices like cinnamon and turmeric extract, which can enhance flavor and add some antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient associated with environmental concerns and health issues.
- Glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup are high in sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 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.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture. However, it is a refined grain, which may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content can contribute to health issues if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and deforestation issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palm, Shea)
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Is Spelt Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Spelt Flour is used here as base. Spelt flour is a whole grain alternative to wheat flour, offering more nutrients but still being a refined grain.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dinkelmehl (eine Weizenart)
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Is Roasted Ground Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Ground Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Roasted ground hazelnuts add a rich flavor and some nutritional benefits, including healthy fats and vitamins.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: geröstete gemahlene Haselnüsse
Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Ground Hazelnuts
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and moisture but is high in saturated fats, which can raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, but they are also a source of cholesterol, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnervollei
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Is Low Fat Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Milk is used here as base. Low-fat milk contributes moisture and flavor but lacks the full nutritional benefits of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarme Milch
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds protein and flavor but lacks the fat-soluble vitamins found in whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor but may lack some of the beneficial compounds found in higher-fat cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is used to retain moisture but can cause digestive issues in some individuals when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel (Sorbit)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that is low in saturated fat but may be highly processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Brown Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar syrup adds sweetness and flavor but is still a form of sugar, raising similar concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brauner Zuckersirup
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Is Ground Grape Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Ground Grape Seeds is used here as flavor. Ground grape seeds provide a unique flavor and may offer some antioxidant benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gemahlene Traubenkerne
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and may provide health benefits, depending on the specific spices used.
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 flavor and may have some health benefits, including potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimt
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Is Oranges safe in this snack?
Good
Oranges is used here as flavor. Oranges provide natural sweetness and flavor, along with vitamin C and other nutrients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orangen
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Is Calcium Sulfate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Sulfate is used here as stabilizer. Calcium sulfate is used as a stabilizer but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator (Calciumsulfat)
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Is Ammonium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Ammonium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium carbonate is a leavening agent that can raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel (Ammoniumcarbonate)
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Turmeric Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Turmeric Extract is used here as colorant. Turmeric extract is a natural colorant that may also provide some health benefits due to its antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Lebensmittel Kurkumaextrakt
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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 can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma (enthält Milch)
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation to avoid health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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: 3566515
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , hazelnuts
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