Is Halva Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gourmet Finest Cuisine
Halva Cake is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Gourmet Finest Cuisine. 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 Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Flavorings affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Halva Cake contains sesame paste and sweetened dried cranberries, but also includes glucose syrup and sugar, raising concerns about high sugar content and processed ingredients.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar content.
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
- Sesame paste is a natural ingredient providing flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Sweetened dried cranberries add fruit content, enhancing flavor and providing some nutritional benefits.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar content.
- The presence of emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides indicates processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Sesame Paste safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Paste is used here as base. Sesame paste is a natural ingredient that serves as the primary base, providing flavor and texture. Its high fat content is primarily healthy fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sesame paste
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about high sugar intake and associated health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Sweetened Dried Cranberries safe in this food?
Medium
Sweetened Dried Cranberries is used here as flavor. Sweetened dried cranberries provide flavor and some nutritional benefits, but the added sugar raises concerns about overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sweetened dried cranberries 2.0% [dried cranberries (min. 55%), sugar, sunflower oil]
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Dried Cranberries
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Is Freeze Dried Cranberries safe in this food?
Good
Freeze Dried Cranberries is used here as flavor. Freeze-dried cranberries add fruit flavor and some nutrients without added sugars, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: freeze-dried cranberries 0.6%
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture and stability in the product but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this food?
Good
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder serves as a protein source and helps with texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg white powder
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Is Soapwort Root Extract safe in this food?
Good
Soapwort Root Extract is used here as natural_extract. Soapwort root extract is a natural ingredient that may enhance flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: soapwort root extract
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Is Flavorings safe in this food?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product, depending on their source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavorings
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: 3860123
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Allergens detected: peanuts , nuts , milk
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