Is Marzipan Cake with Jam 8 Pieces 1kg Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bakehuset Direkte
Bakehuset Direkte's Marzipan Cake with Jam 8 Pieces 1kg is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Stabilizer E407.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as E202 (preservative) and E471 (emulsifier), indicating a highly processed product with potential quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of multiple preservatives like E202 raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 raspberry jam (37%), providing a fruit component that adds flavor.
- Includes marzipan made from almonds, which can enhance taste and texture.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple preservatives like E202 raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- High sugar content from various sources, including glucose syrup and jam, indicates a processed nature.
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 Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream is a dairy product that adds richness and texture to the cake. However, it is often processed and may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: krem (fløte, sukker, vann, herdet palmekjerneolje, stabilisator (e407, e422, e464, e466), emulgator (e322 soyalecitin, e435, e491), salt, vaniljeekstrakt, aroma, farge (e160a))
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the cake but raises concerns due to its high content and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in the mixing and hydration of the cake components, ensuring proper texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns regarding its consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: herdet palmekjerneolje
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Stabilizer E407 safe in this food?
Bad
Stabilizer E407 is used here as stabilizer. E407 (carrageenan) is a thickening agent that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e407)
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Is Stabilizer E422 safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer E422 is used here as stabilizer. E422 (glycerol esters) is used to maintain texture but may raise concerns due to its synthetic origin.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e422)
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Is Emulsifier E322 safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 is used here as emulsifier. E322 (soy lecithin) helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may not be favorable for all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (e322 soyalecitin)
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Is Cake Base safe in this food?
Medium
Cake Base is used here as base. The cake base includes wheat flour and eggs, providing structure but also contributing to gluten content, which may be a concern for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakebunn (hvetemel, sukker, egg, vann, hvetestivelse, hvetegluten, skummet melkepulver, stabilisator (e422), emulgator (e471, e477, e470, e472b, e475), hevemiddel (e450a, e500), salt, farge (e101), aroma (vanillin))
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Is Jam safe in this food?
Medium
Jam is used here as flavor. The jam contains raspberries and sugar, adding flavor but also contributing to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: syltetøy (sukker, bringebær (37 %), vann, fortykningsmiddel (e440), surhetsregulerende middel (e330), konserveringsmiddel (e202))
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: 4048667
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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