Is Jus-Rol Croissants Safe? Ingredient Analysis
General Mills
General Mills's Jus-Rol Croissants is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Fat, Dextrose, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm fat and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and dextrose also indicates a higher level of processing.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises sustainability and health concerns.
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 staple ingredient providing structure and texture.
- Includes xanthan gum, a stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency.
- Uses ascorbic acid as a flour treatment agent, which can improve dough strength.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises sustainability and health concerns.
- Dextrose and sugar contribute to a higher processed profile, indicating less natural quality.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is the primary ingredient providing structure and texture to the croissants. It is a staple in bakery products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture of the croissants.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as emulsifier. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises health and sustainability concerns due to its high saturated fat content and environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm fat
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances the elasticity and chewiness of the dough, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness and browning but indicates a higher level of processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness and aids in browning but raises concerns about excessive sugar content in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Diphosphates safe in this snack?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as raising agent. Diphosphates are chemical leavening agents that help the dough rise but are synthetic and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonates is used here as raising agent. Sodium carbonates are used as a leavening agent but are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)
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Is Alcohol safe in this snack?
Bad
Alcohol is used here as flavor. Alcohol is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: alcohol
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is a common vegetable oil used for texture but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is another vegetable oil that contributes to texture but is typically refined, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and dough stability, contributing positively to the overall product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and may raise concerns about their health implications in processed foods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Polyglycerol esters are synthetic emulsifiers that may raise concerns about their health implications in processed foods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a natural thickening agent that helps maintain product consistency but is processed.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (xanthan gum)
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Is Magnesium Chloride safe in this snack?
Bad
Magnesium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Magnesium chloride is a synthetic compound used for dough conditioning but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: magnesium chloride
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is often used as a salt substitute but may have mixed perceptions regarding its use in food.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: potassium chloride
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may include artificial or natural components, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is Carotenes safe in this snack?
Medium
Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural colorants that enhance the visual appeal of the product but are processed.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (carotenes)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (lactic acid)
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as flour treatment agent. Ascorbic acid is used to strengthen dough but is a synthetic compound that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flour treatment agent
Original: flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid)
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: 3931194
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Allergens detected: gluten
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