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Is Mini Sprinkled Iced Brownies Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Entenmanns

This page reviews Mini Sprinkled Iced Brownies by Entenmanns as a snack. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Vegetable Shortening Palm Soybean Oils, Artificial Flavors, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial flavors and multiple colorants like Red 40 and Yellow 5. These raise significant quality concerns due to their potential health implications.

Main concern

Presence of artificial flavors raises concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.

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 cocoa processed with alkali, which can enhance flavor and provide a chocolate base.
  • Includes eggs, which contribute to texture and moisture in baked goods.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial flavors raises concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.
  • Multiple colorants such as Red 40 and Yellow 5 indicate a highly processed product with potential health risks.
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a source of trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.
  • Preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium propionate suggest a longer shelf life but may raise safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • 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: 3275365

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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , milk , egg

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: wheat, soy, milk, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Entenmanns — Mini Sprinkled Iced Brownies has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
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This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of artificial flavors raises concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.; Multiple colorants such as Red 40 and Yellow 5 indicate a highly processed product with potential health risks.. 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.
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The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial flavors and multiple colorants like Red 40 and Yellow 5. These raise significant quality concerns due to their potential health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Entenmanns — Mini Sprinkled Iced Brownies a safety score of 30 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Entenmanns — Mini Sprinkled Iced Brownies has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa processed with alkali, which can enhance flavor and provide a chocolate base.; Includes eggs, which contribute to texture and moisture in baked goods.. See the Pros section above.
Entenmanns — Mini Sprinkled Iced Brownies has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Entenmanns products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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