Is Hazelnut Wafer Bites Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jacobs Caffe Di Milano
Hazelnut Wafer Bites is a snack from Jacobs Caffe Di Milano. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and raising agents indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are highly processed and raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 (9%), providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Fat-reduced cocoa powder offers a chocolate flavor with lower fat content.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are highly processed and raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Emulsifiers like soya lecithins and raising agents indicate a processed composition, which may affect quality.
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?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the wafers. It is a common base in baked goods but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for moisture and texture. While it is a plant-based fat, its processing level raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Oil
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds sweetness but is highly processed and contributes to health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Hazelnuts (9%) provide a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hazelnuts (9%) in the filling
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Fat-reduced cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor with lower fat content, making it a better choice than regular cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but is processed and raises concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skimmed Milk Powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein and flavor but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey Powder (Milk)
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Barley Malt Extract
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Is Soya Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Soya Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture but are processed and may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier [Soya Lecithins)
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Is Sodium Acid Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Acid Carbonate is used here as raising agent. Sodium acid carbonate is a raising agent that helps the product rise during baking but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Raising Agents [Sodium Acid Carbonate
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Is Disodium Diphosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Disodium Diphosphate is used here as raising agent. Disodium diphosphate is a synthetic raising agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in food.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Disodium Diphosphate
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, though excessive salt intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Natural Hazelnut Flavouring safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Hazelnut Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural hazelnut flavoring enhances the product's taste but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Hazelnut Flavouring (0.08%)
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: 3972345
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk , soy
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