Is Hit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bahlsen
Hit is a snack from Bahlsen. 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 Palm Oil, Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour and palm oil, which are common in processed snacks. The presence of glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 mango juice concentrate, adding a fruit flavor component.
- Uses lecithins as emulsifiers, which are generally accepted in food products.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener, indicating added sugars.
- Contains whey powder, which may pose issues for those with dairy allergies.
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 biscuits. However, it is a refined grain, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: mąka PSZENNA
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for its texture and stability in baked goods, but its production is linked to environmental concerns, including deforestation.
Role in formula: base
Original: tłuszcze roślinne (palma)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall flavor profile but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that adds protein and flavor but may cause issues for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: serwatka w pr (MLEKO)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to higher sugar levels in the diet, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrop glukozowo-fruktozowy
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Is Mango Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Mango Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Mango juice concentrate adds a natural fruit flavor, enhancing the taste profile of the biscuits without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zagęszczony sok mango
Read the full ingredient profile for Mango Juice Concentrate
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Is Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to improve texture and stability in the product, but they are derived from soy or egg, which may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: lecytyny
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: 4010747
More from this brand: Bahlsen products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , hazelnuts
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