Is Luxe Stol Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gourmet Finest Cuisine
Luxe Stol is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Gourmet Finest Cuisine. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers (E471, E472e), which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives (E200) and stabilizers (E420, E466) indicates a highly processed product.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers (E471, E472e), which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives (E200) and stabilizers (E420, E466) indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives and stabilizers (E200, E420, E466), indicating a processed nature.
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 raisins (24%) and almonds (15%), providing some natural sweetness and flavor.
- Includes orange peel (2.5%) and lemon aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Uses baking yeast, which is a traditional leavening agent, contributing to texture.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives and stabilizers (E200, E420, E466), indicating a processed nature.
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, raising concerns about added sugars.
- Presence of whey powder (milk) and emulsifiers may pose issues for those with dairy sensitivities.
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 food.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture. However, it is a refined ingredient, which may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tarwebloem
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Is Raisins safe in this food?
Good
Raisins is used here as flavor. Raisins contribute natural sweetness and moisture to the product, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rozijnen
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Is Almond Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Almond Paste is used here as flavor. Almond paste adds richness and flavor, but its sugar content and processing raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: amandelspijs
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and texture in baked goods, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Hazelnuts provide a nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hazelnoten
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Is Currants safe in this food?
Good
Currants is used here as flavor. Currants add a tart flavor and natural sweetness, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krenten
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Is Orange Peel safe in this food?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as flavor. Orange peel contributes citrus notes, enhancing flavor complexity without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sinaasappelschil
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Is Baker S Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Baker S Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Baker's yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing to texture.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bakkersgist
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Is Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Gluten is used here as base. Gluten provides elasticity and structure in baked goods, but may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten (tarwe)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar enhances sweetness but raises concerns due to its high caloric content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as protein. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but may cause issues for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: protein
Original: weipoeder (melk)
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose (tarwe)
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Is Baker S Salt safe in this food?
Good
Baker S Salt is used here as flavor. Baker's salt enhances flavor and is essential for yeast activity, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: bakkerszout
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as fat. Vegetable oil provides moisture and texture but may raise concerns about the type of oils used.
Role in formula: fat
Original: plantaardige olie (koolzaad, raapzaad, zonnebloem)
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E471, E472e, E481) help blend ingredients but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatoren ((plantaardig) E471,E472e, E481)
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Is Meat Enhancer safe in this food?
Medium
Meat Enhancer is used here as stabilizer. The presence of E300 as a meat enhancer raises concerns about the overall quality and processing of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: meelverbeteraar (E300)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup adds sweetness and moisture but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Egg White safe in this food?
Medium
Egg White is used here as protein. Egg white adds protein and structure but may cause issues for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: protein
Original: eiwit (melk)
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Is Stabilizer safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers (E263, E267) help maintain texture but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E263, E267 (gebufferd azijn))
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Is Aromas safe in this food?
Medium
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas (lemon, orange) enhance flavor but may include synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma's (citroen, sinaasappel)
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kurkuma
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Is Preservative safe in this food?
Medium
Preservative is used here as preservative. E200 is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conserveermiddel (E200)
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Is Raising Agent safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as leavening agent. E500 is a raising agent that helps the product rise but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: rijsmiddel (E500)
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Is Enzyme safe in this food?
Medium
Enzyme is used here as enzyme. Enzymes (from wheat) aid in dough development but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: enzym (tarwe)
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Is Acidulant safe in this food?
Medium
Acidulant is used here as acidulant. E330 is an acidulant that helps balance flavor but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (E330)
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: 3861832
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , gluten , nuts
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