Is Kladdkaka Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Almondy
Almondy's Kladdkaka is reviewed here as a food. 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 Glucose Syrup, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of reduced-fat cocoa powder indicates some processing.
Main concern
Sugar and glucose syrup are highly processed, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and lack of nutritional value.
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
- Gluten-free wheat starch provides a suitable alternative for those with gluten intolerance.
- Reduced-fat cocoa powder offers a chocolate flavor with lower fat content, appealing to some consumers.
Concerns
- Sugar and glucose syrup are highly processed, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and lack of nutritional value.
- Rapeseed oil is a refined oil, which may not be as beneficial as less processed alternatives.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture in baked goods, contributing to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: _ägg_
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Is Gluten Free Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Gluten Free Wheat Starch is used here as base. Gluten-free wheat starch serves as a thickening agent, suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals but processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfri _vetestärkelse_
Read the full ingredient profile for Gluten Free Wheat Starch
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a refined oil used for moisture but may lack the health benefits of less processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Reduced-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor with lower fat content, but processing may affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettreducerat kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing to overall taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potatisstärkelse
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: 4053720
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Allergens detected: egg
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