Is Mini Nussrolle Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jowa-Migros
This page reviews Mini Nussrolle by Jowa-Migros as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and sugar syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of E471 as an emulsifier indicates some synthetic processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and sugar syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of E471 as an emulsifier indicates some synthetic processing.
Main concern
Includes margarine with palm oil, 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 hazelnuts (11%), providing a natural nut flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Uses whole eggs from free-range farming, indicating better animal welfare standards.
Concerns
- Includes margarine with palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Contains sugar syrup and refined flour, which are processed ingredients that may affect overall quality.
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.
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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 raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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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 contributes to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Hazelnut safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnut is used here as flavor. Hazelnuts add flavor and some nutritional value, including healthy fats and vitamins, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noisette
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Is Vegetable Margarine safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Margarine is used here as emulsifier. Margarine is used for texture and moisture but contains palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns and may have health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: margarine végétale (huile de palme, huile de colza, eau, émulsifiant : E471)
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Is Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds moisture and sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre
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Is Whole Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Egg is used here as base. Whole eggs provide protein and moisture, contributing to the product's structure and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: oeuf entier (d'élevage au sol)
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Is Wheat Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Protein is used here as base. Wheat protein adds structure and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéine de blé
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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 product rise, contributing to its texture without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: levure
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt enhances flavor and provides essential iodine, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine iodé
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as flavor. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, contributing to flavor but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lactose
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Is Natural Lemon Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural lemon flavor adds a citrus note but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de citron avec autres arômes naturels
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Is Barley Malt Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Flour is used here as flavor. Barley malt flour adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute significantly to nutrition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: farine de malt d'orge
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: 4087050
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Allergens detected: hazelnut , egg , milk
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