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Is Kjeksi 150g Minde Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Brynild As

This page reviews Kjeksi 150g Minde by Brynild As as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Aroma, Aroma.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes milk chocolate (90%) with sugar and milk powder, and biscuit (10%) with wheat flour and sugar. The presence of emulsifiers and additives raises moderate quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises 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 milk chocolate, providing a rich flavor profile.
  • Includes wheat flour, a common base for biscuits, enhancing texture.
  • Emulsifiers like E322 (sunflower) help maintain product consistency.
  • The use of cocoa butter in chocolate contributes to a smooth mouthfeel.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Includes E500 (baking soda), a leavening agent that may cause digestive issues for some.
  • Presence of E322 (rapeseed) as an emulsifier may raise concerns for those avoiding certain oils.
  • The use of artificial aroma may indicate a lack of natural flavoring.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

  • Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and creaminess, but its high sugar content raises quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Melkesjokolade/mjölkchoklad/mælkechokolade

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Chocolate

  • Is Sugar safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to high calorie content and potential health issues.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sukker/socker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?

    Good

    Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and nutritional value, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: melke-/mjölk-/mælkepulver

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Powder

  • Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?

    Good

    Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter contributes to the smooth texture of chocolate, indicating a higher quality chocolate product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: kakaosmør

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Butter

  • Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?

    Good

    Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is essential for chocolate flavor, providing depth and richness to the product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: kakaomasse

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Mass

  • Is E322 Sunflower safe in this snack?

    Medium

    E322 Sunflower is used here as emulsifier. E322 from sunflower is used to stabilize the chocolate, but concerns about processed oils may arise.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: emulgator/emulgeringsmedel (e322 (solsikke/solros))

  • Is Aroma safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Aroma is used here as flavor. The use of aroma indicates artificial flavoring, which may not align with natural ingredient preferences.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aroma

    Read the full ingredient profile for Aroma

  • Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?

    Good

    Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple in biscuit production, providing structure and texture to the product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: hvetemel/vetemjöl/hvedemel

  • Is E500 Baking Soda safe in this snack?

    Medium

    E500 Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. E500 is used to help the biscuits rise, but may cause digestive discomfort for some individuals.

    Role in formula: leavening agent

    Original: hevemiddel/bakpulver/hævemiddel (e500)

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is E322 Rapeseed safe in this snack?

    Medium

    E322 Rapeseed is used here as emulsifier. E322 from rapeseed is used to stabilize the biscuit mixture, but may raise concerns for those avoiding certain oils.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: emulgator/emulgeringsmedel (e322 (raps))

  • Is Aroma safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Aroma is used here as flavor. The presence of aroma suggests artificial flavoring, which may not be preferred by health-conscious consumers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aroma

    Read the full ingredient profile for Aroma

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: 4048595

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Allergens detected: wheat , milk

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Frequently asked questions

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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Zerotox gives Brynild As — Kjeksi 150g Minde 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.
We detected: wheat, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Includes E500 (baking soda), a leavening agent that may cause digestive issues for some.; Presence of E322 (rapeseed) as an emulsifier may raise concerns for those avoiding certain oils.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains milk chocolate, providing a rich flavor profile.; Includes wheat flour, a common base for biscuits, enhancing texture.; Emulsifiers like E322 (sunflower) help maintain product consistency.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes milk chocolate (90%) with sugar and milk powder, and biscuit (10%) with wheat flour and sugar. The presence of emulsifiers and additives raises moderate quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.

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