Is Golden Wafers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez
This page reviews Golden Wafers by Mondelez 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 Oil, Fully Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm oil and fully hydrogenated palm kernel oil, which raise concerns about processed fats. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers also indicates a less favorable quality profile.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 hazelnuts (2.3%), providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes soy lecithin as an emulsifier, which is a common ingredient that helps maintain texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Palm oil and fully hydrogenated palm kernel oil are processed fats that may pose health risks.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the wafers. It is a staple in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: pšeničná mouka
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall flavor profile but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a processed fat that can raise health concerns due to its saturated fat content and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmový tuk
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. This ingredient is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: plně ztužený rostlinný tuk (palmojádrový)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Dried Whey safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Whey is used here as base. Dried whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: sušená syrovátka (z mléka)
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Is Dried Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Dried skimmed milk adds creaminess and protein but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: sušené odstředěné mléko
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Is Soy Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein and fiber but may cause allergies in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: sójová mouka
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide flavor and some nutritional benefits, including healthy fats and vitamins.
Role in formula: base
Original: lískové ořechy
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and some antioxidants but is often processed with added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku
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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 provides fats but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: řepkový olej
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgátor (sójové lecitiny)
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Is Baking Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Agents is used here as stabilizer. Baking agents (E500, E503) help the product rise but are synthetic additives that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: kypřicí látky (E500, E503)
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in many foods.
Role in formula: base
Original: jedlá sůl
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavors, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4192203
More from this brand: Mondelez products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , hazelnuts , egg
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