Is Grillino Flatbread - Natur Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Grillino Flatbread - Natur is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Aldi. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and several additives like calcium propionate and sodium bicarbonate. These synthetic ingredients raise concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
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
- Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and thiamin, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Contains water and rapeseed oil, which are generally accepted as safe and natural ingredients in food products.
Concerns
- Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
- The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides and sodium carboxymethylcellulose indicates a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient that provides essential nutrients but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: Angereichertes Weizenmehl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and is essential for the dough's formation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Good
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a natural fat that contributes to the texture and moisture of the flatbread, generally considered safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as flavor. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing to the texture of the flatbread.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hefe
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is a protein that enhances the dough's elasticity but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengluten
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Is Brandy Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Brandy Vinegar is used here as flavor. Brandy vinegar adds acidity and flavor to the flatbread, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Disodium Diphosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Diphosphate is used here as leavening agent. Disodium diphosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Dinatriumdiphosphat
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent but is synthetic and may raise concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Natriumhydrogencarbonat
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Is Calcium Phosphate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Phosphate is used here as leavening agent. Calcium phosphate is used as a leavening agent and raises some concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Calciumphosphate
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and can raise concerns about their processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose is used here as stabilizer. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Natrium-Carboxymethylcellulose
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Calcium Propionate safe in this food?
Bad
Calcium Propionate is used here as preservative. Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Calciumpropionat
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor but is often processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator: Citronensäure
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is a processed ingredient that serves as a thickener but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common base ingredient but is refined, which raises concerns about its nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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: 3855310
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Allergens detected: wheat
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