Is Gluten-Free Crispbread with Oats Safe? Ingredient Analysis
United Bakeries Norway
United Bakeries Norway's Gluten-Free Crispbread with Oats is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Cane Sugar.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This product contains gluten-free oats and various seeds, but also includes refined sugars and oils, indicating a mixed composition with moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains refined sugars like cane sugar, which 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 gluten-free oats, providing a source of whole grains.
- Includes sunflower seeds and flaxseeds, which are good sources of healthy fats.
- Vegetable fibers from potato and psyllium contribute to texture and may aid digestion.
Concerns
- Contains refined sugars like cane sugar, which raises quality concerns.
- Rapeseed oil is a processed oil that may have mixed health implications.
- Presence of salt may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Solsikkekjerner
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Is Gluten Free Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Gluten Free Oats is used here as base. Gluten-free oats serve as a whole grain source, beneficial for those with gluten intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfri havregryn
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as base. Sesame seeds are rich in nutrients and healthy fats, enhancing the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: sesamfrø
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Is Flaxseeds safe in this snack?
Good
Flaxseeds is used here as base. Flaxseeds are a source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, contributing positively to health.
Role in formula: base
Original: linfrø
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Is Rice Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Fiber is used here as fiber. Rice fiber is used for texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate quality concerns.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: risklifiber
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener but still contributes to sugar content, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honning
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Is Vegetable Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fiber is used here as fiber. Vegetable fiber from potato and psyllium adds texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: vegetabilsk fiber (potet, psyllium)
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Is Sugar Beet Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar Beet Fiber is used here as fiber. Sugar beet fiber is used for texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate quality concerns.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: sukkerroefiber
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: rørsukker
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a processed oil that may have mixed health implications, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 4050615
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