Lemon Cake product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Lemon Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Morrisons

Lemon Cake is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Morrisons. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Diphosphates affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup, alongside preservatives such as potassium sorbate. This indicates a moderate quality and safety profile due to the presence of synthetic additives.

Main concern

High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

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 lemon juice and zest, providing natural flavor and aroma.
  • Includes fortified wheat flour, which adds essential nutrients like iron and niacin.
  • Uses butter and rapeseed oil, which are common in baking for texture and flavor.
  • Glycerol acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the cake.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.
  • Presence of palm oil, which is often linked to environmental issues.
  • Multiple acidity regulators and emulsifiers indicate a highly processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 3362978

More from this brand: Morrisons products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

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.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.; Presence of palm oil, which is often linked to environmental issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Morrisons — Lemon Cake 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Morrisons — Lemon Cake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Morrisons — Lemon Cake 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains lemon juice and zest, providing natural flavor and aroma.; Includes fortified wheat flour, which adds essential nutrients like iron and niacin.; Uses butter and rapeseed oil, which are common in baking for texture and flavor.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: milk, egg, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pasteurized liquid whole egg, butter, water. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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