Is Goed Bezig! Grain Bars Banana-9 Nuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bolletje
This page reviews Goed Bezig! Grain Bars Banana-9 Nuts by Bolletje 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: Sugar, Invertsugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and invertsugar syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about the overall quality. However, the presence of whole grains and nuts contributes positively.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and invertsugar syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 whole grains like wheat flour and oats, which provide fiber and essential nutrients.
- Includes almond and walnut pieces, adding healthy fats and protein to the snack.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and invertsugar syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains soy lecithin as an emulsifier, which is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 carbohydrates. However, it is a refined grain, which may lack some nutrients compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Oats is used here as base. Oats are a whole grain that adds fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: havervlokken
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that increases the snack's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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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 used for moisture and texture. While it is a source of fat, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: raapolie
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Is Banana Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Banana Puree is used here as flavor. Banana puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste and nutritional value of the bars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: bananenpuree
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Bran is used here as base. Wheat bran is a source of dietary fiber, enhancing the snack's fiber content and promoting digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwezemelen
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Is Almond Pieces safe in this snack?
Good
Almond Pieces is used here as base. Almond pieces provide healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the snack's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandelstukjes
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Is Plant Fibers safe in this snack?
Medium
Plant Fibers is used here as base. Plant fibers are added for texture and potential health benefits, but their processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige vezels
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Is Walnut Pieces safe in this snack?
Good
Walnut Pieces is used here as base. Walnut pieces add healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: walnootstukjes
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Is Soluble Fibers safe in this snack?
Medium
Soluble Fibers is used here as base. Soluble fibers are included for texture and potential health benefits, but their processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: oplosbare vezels
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Is Invertsugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invertsugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invertsugar syrup is a processed sweetener that increases sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsuikerstroop
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Is Raising Agent E501 safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agent E501 is used here as emulsifier. E501 is a raising agent used for texture. While it serves a functional purpose, its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rijsmiddel (E501)
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Is Mineral Salt Potassium safe in this snack?
Good
Mineral Salt Potassium is used here as base. Mineral salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor, contributing positively to the snack's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: mineraalzout (kalium)
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kaneel
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive sodium intake can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: zout
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is added for flavor enhancement, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. While it serves a functional purpose, it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (sojalecithine)
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: 4201293
More from this brand: Bolletje products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: almond , walnut , wheat
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