Is Good Day Biscuit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Britannia
Britannia's Good Day Biscuit is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Refined Wheat Flour, Sugar, Edible Vegetable Oil Palm.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes refined wheat flour and multiple sugars, indicating a highly processed product. Ingredients like palm oil and artificial flavors raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Refined wheat flour is a highly processed ingredient with lower nutritional value.
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 cashew nuts (4.5%), providing some natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa solids (3%), which can enhance taste and provide a chocolate flavor.
Concerns
- Refined wheat flour is a highly processed ingredient with lower nutritional value.
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Artificial flavoring substances may pose quality concerns due to synthetic origins.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Refined Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Bad
Refined Wheat Flour is used here as base. Refined wheat flour is a highly processed ingredient that lacks fiber and essential nutrients, contributing to lower overall product quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: REFINED WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Edible Vegetable Oil Palm safe in this snack?
Bad
Edible Vegetable Oil Palm is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat associated with health concerns and environmental issues, impacting the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: EDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL (PALM)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is repeated in the ingredient list, indicating high sweetness and potential health risks associated with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Cashew Nuts safe in this snack?
Good
Cashew Nuts is used here as base. Cashew nuts (4.5%) provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: CASHEW BUTS (4.5%)
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Is Interesterified Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Interesterified Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Interesterified vegetable fat is a processed fat that may improve texture but raises concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: INTERESTERIFIED VEGETABLE FAT
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Is Cocoa Solids safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Solids is used here as flavor. Cocoa solids (3%) add flavor and may provide some antioxidant properties, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COCOA SOLIDS (3%)
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Is Invert Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: INVERT SYRUP
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Is Milk Solids safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids contribute to flavor and texture but are processed and may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK SOLIDS
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter (0.6%) adds flavor and richness but is a source of saturated fat, raising health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTER (0.6%)
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents (503(II), 500(II)) are used to improve texture but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: RAISING AGENTS [503(II), 500(II)]
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Is Iodised Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodised Salt is used here as base. Iodised salt is added for flavor and to prevent iodine deficiency, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: IODISED SALT
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (322, 471, 472E) help maintain texture but are processed and may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSIFIER(322, 471, 472E)
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Is Added Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Added Flavors is used here as flavor. Added flavors (nature identical and artificial) may enhance taste but raise concerns about synthetic ingredients and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ADDED FLAVOURS [NATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES - MILK AND VANILLA]
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: 4233670
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Allergens detected: milk , cashew
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