Is Merendine Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gunz
Gunz's Merendine Cream is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Flavors.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers E471 and E322, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and multiple preservatives further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High in synthetic additives like glucose-fructose syrup, which raises health concerns.
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 milk and eggs, providing some natural protein sources.
- Includes a variety of plant oils, which can contribute to texture.
Concerns
- High in synthetic additives like glucose-fructose syrup, which raises health concerns.
- Contains palm oil, associated with environmental issues and health debates.
- Multiple preservatives and emulsifiers indicate a highly processed nature.
- Potential allergen traces from nuts and mustard may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient providing structure, but it is refined and may lack some nutrients found in whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs are a natural source of protein and contribute to the product's texture and richness, indicating a better quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eier
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Is Plant Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Plant Oils is used here as base. Plant oils like palm and coconut are used for texture but raise health concerns due to their saturated fat content and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Öle (Palme, Palmkern, Sonnenblume, Kokosnuss, Kakaobutter)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, contributing to the product's low rating.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Pasteurized Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk adds creaminess and is a source of calcium and protein, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasteurisierte Milch 3%
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides additional protein and calcium, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver 2,6%
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein enhances the product's protein content, supporting a more balanced nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milchprotein
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are often used to enhance taste but can raise concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like E471 and E322 help maintain texture but are often synthetic and can raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren: E471, E322 (Soja)
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as stabilizer. Raising agents like E503, E500, and E450 are used to improve texture but are synthetic and contribute to the product's processed nature.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Backtriebmittel: E503, E500, E450
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Laktose
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used to enhance flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
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: 4242398
More from this brand: Gunz products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: tree_nut , mustard
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