Mini Cinnamon Donuts product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Mini Cinnamon Donuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ahold

This page reviews Mini Cinnamon Donuts by Ahold as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Oil, Sugar, Sodium Propionate.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives such as sodium propionate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and titanium dioxide further indicates a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety 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 enriched malted wheat flour, providing some nutritional value.
  • Includes cinnamon, which is a natural flavoring agent with potential benefits.

Concerns

  • Sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.
  • Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
  • Titanium dioxide is included, a synthetic additive with debated safety implications.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar and dextrose may contribute to health risks.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 3394938

More from this brand: Ahold products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , soy , 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

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Ahold — Mini Cinnamon Donuts has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Ahold — Mini Cinnamon Donuts has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.; Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk, soy, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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.
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Our analysis notes: Contains enriched malted wheat flour, providing some nutritional value.; Includes cinnamon, which is a natural flavoring agent with potential benefits.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium propionate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.; Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.. See the full list above.

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