Jaffa Cake Strawberry product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Jaffa Cake Strawberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Aldi

Jaffa Cake Strawberry is a snack from Aldi. 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 Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Palm Fat.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of palm fat raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.

Main concern

Glucose-fructose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.

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

  • Strawberry juice from concentrate provides a fruit flavor, contributing to taste.
  • Pectin as a gelling agent is derived from natural sources, indicating a more natural composition.
  • Wheat flour and cocoa mass are common baking ingredients, supporting traditional snack qualities.

Concerns

  • Glucose-fructose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
  • Palm fat is included, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
  • The presence of multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a processed nature, which may affect overall 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.

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: 3854119

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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Aldi — Jaffa Cake Strawberry has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Aldi — Jaffa Cake Strawberry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Aldi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Aldi — Jaffa Cake Strawberry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Strawberry juice from concentrate provides a fruit flavor, contributing to taste.; Pectin as a gelling agent is derived from natural sources, indicating a more natural composition.; Wheat flour and cocoa mass are common baking ingredients, supporting traditional snack qualities.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Glucose-fructose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.; Palm fat is included, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.; The presence of multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a processed nature, which may affect overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: strawberry juice from concentrate, wheat flour, cocoa mass. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of palm fat raises concerns about sustainability and health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Aldi — Jaffa Cake Strawberry a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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