Is Golden Wafers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez
Golden Wafers is a snack from Mondelez. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Oil, Fully Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes palm oil and fully hydrogenated fats, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of lactose and whey indicates dairy content, which may affect some consumers.
Main concern
Palm oil and fully hydrogenated fats are highly processed, raising health 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 wheat flour, a common base ingredient providing structure.
- Includes natural lemon flavor, enhancing taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Palm oil and fully hydrogenated fats are highly processed, raising health concerns.
- Contains lactose and whey, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 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 used to sweeten the wafers, contributing to flavor but raising concerns about excessive 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 highly processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmový
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is derived from milk and adds sweetness, but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: laktóza (z mléka)
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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 fully hydrogenated fat, which is highly processed and raises health concerns due to its trans fat content.
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 and flavor but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: sušená syrovátka (z mléka)
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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 fat content but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
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 and stability, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgátor (sójové lecitiny)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the wafers rise during baking, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: kypřicí látky (E 500)
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Is Sodium Acid Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Acid Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium acid carbonate is another leavening agent that helps create a light texture in baked goods.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: kypřicí látky (E 503)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulátor kyselosti (kyselina citronová)
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Is Natural Lemon Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural lemon flavor enhances the taste profile, but its processing level can vary, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: přírodní citronové aroma
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, a common ingredient in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: jedlá sůl
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: 4192205
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , nuts
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