Is Ginger Biscuit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ikea Food
Ginger Biscuit is a snack from Ikea Food. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and margarine, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of E471 and E500 indicates synthetic additives, impacting overall safety.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and margarine, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of E471 and E500 indicates synthetic additives, impacting overall safety.
Main concern
Margarine contains E471, an emulsifier that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 ginger, a natural spice that adds flavor and aroma.
- Includes cinnamon, which is known for its distinct taste and potential benefits.
Concerns
- Margarine contains E471, an emulsifier that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Sugar and invert sugar syrup contribute to high sweetness, indicating a processed composition.
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.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the biscuit. It is a staple in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé*
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness and flavor enhancement, but its high content raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Margarine safe in this snack?
Medium
Margarine is used here as emulsifier. Margarine is a blend of vegetable fats and oils, providing moisture and texture. However, it contains E471, a synthetic emulsifier.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: margarine (matières grasses et huiles végétales [palme, karité, palmiste, colza, noix de coco], eau, sel, émulsifiant [E471], arôme naturel, antioxydant [E330])
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness and moisture retention, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre inverti
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder (E500) is used to help the biscuit rise. While effective, it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever (E500)
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds a warm flavor and aroma to the biscuit, contributing positively to its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cannelle
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Is Ginger safe in this snack?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger is included for its distinctive flavor and aroma, enhancing the biscuit's taste and providing a natural spice element.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gingembre* (0,3 %)
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Is Cloves safe in this snack?
Good
Cloves is used here as flavor. Cloves contribute a strong, aromatic flavor to the biscuit, complementing the other spices used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: clous de girofles
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Is Flour Treatment Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Flour Treatment Agent is used here as other. The flour treatment agent (E300) is used to improve dough quality but is a processed additive that raises concerns.
Role in formula: other
Original: agent de traitement de la farine (E300)
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: 3970585
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Allergens detected: egg , almond
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