Is Mini Mohn Stollen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bahlsen
Mini Mohn Stollen is a snack from Bahlsen. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavoring and emulsifiers further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 poppy seeds (6.9%), which provide a unique flavor and texture.
- Includes natural fruit peels (lemon and orange), adding a citrus note.
- Uses glycerin as a humectant, which helps retain moisture in the product.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Contains glucose-fructose syrup, a highly processed sweetener with potential health risks.
- Includes artificial flavoring, which may raise quality and safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 and texture. However, it is a refined ingredient, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENMEHL
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises sustainability concerns and may have negative health implications due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmöl
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as flavor. Raisins (10%) add natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rosinen
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the dough's consistency and hydration, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Poppy Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Poppy Seeds is used here as flavor. Poppy seeds (6.9%) provide a distinctive flavor and texture, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mohn
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health concerns when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is used as a humectant to retain moisture but can cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sorbit
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin helps maintain moisture in the product, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch (wheat) is used as a thickener, which can be a processed ingredient with mixed quality implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke (WEIZEN)
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Is Citron Zest safe in this snack?
Good
Citron Zest is used here as flavor. Citron zest adds a natural citrus flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronatzitronenschalen
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Is Orange Zest safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Zest is used here as flavor. Orange zest contributes a fresh citrus flavor, positively impacting the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orangenschalen
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a processed oil that can raise concerns about its health implications compared to less processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to health issues when consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Hefe
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Mono und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in baked goods, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Calcium Salts Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Salts Of Fatty Acids is used here as anti-caking agent. Calcium salts of fatty acids are used as anti-caking agents but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: Trennmittel: Calciumsalze der Speisefettsäuren
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is an artificial additive that can raise quality and safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as stabilizer. Egg white powder acts as a stabilizer but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: HÜHNEREIKLARPULVER
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidulant to enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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: 3825174
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , almonds , milk , soy , walnuts
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