Is Lemon Cookie 54g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
United Bakeries
United Bakeries's Lemon Cookie 54g 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 Sugar, Invert Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and vegetable oils, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier E322 and stabilizer E415 indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and invert sugar, 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 natural flavoring from lemon aroma, enhancing the cookie's taste without synthetic additives.
- Includes whole milk powder, which adds creaminess and flavor to the cookie.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and invert sugar, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin) and stabilizer E415 indicates a processed composition, which may affect quality.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient providing structure to the cookie. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hvetemel
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the cookie's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar intake and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is White Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
White Chocolate is used here as flavor. White chocolate adds sweetness and creaminess, but it contains sugar and cocoa butter, which are processed ingredients that may not be ideal for health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hvit Sjokolade [Sukker, Kakao Smør, Helmelkpulver, Emulgator (E322 Soyalecitin), Naturlig Vaniljearoma]
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that contributes to flavor and texture, providing richness to the cookie without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Smør
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide moisture and binding properties, enhancing the texture and nutritional profile of the cookie.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can increase sweetness and moisture but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertsukker
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds flavor and moisture but is still a form of sugar, contributing to the overall sweetness of the cookie.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Brunt Sukker
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Is Coconut Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Mass is used here as flavor. Coconut mass adds flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kokosmasse
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Is Lemon Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Lemon Aroma is used here as flavor. Lemon aroma enhances the cookie's flavor profile, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be as beneficial as natural extracts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sitronaroma 2%
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil provides moisture and texture but is often highly processed, raising concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetabilsk Olje (Raps, Fullherdet Kokos, Fullherdet Raps)
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Is Cornstarch safe in this snack?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickener and stabilizer, but it is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstivelse
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Is Raising Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as leavening. Raising agent E500 helps the cookie rise during baking, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Hevemiddel (E500)
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Is Stabilizer safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizer E415 is used to improve texture and consistency, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for health.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator (E415)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the cookie, contributing to overall taste without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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: 3528330
More from this brand: United Bakeries products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , milk
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