Is Mixed Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
X-Tra
This page reviews Mixed Cookies by X-Tra as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifier E471, which raise quality concerns. The presence of whole egg and almond adds some natural elements.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 whole egg, providing a natural source of nutrients.
- Includes almond, which adds flavor and some nutritional value.
- Uses vegetable emulsifier E471, which is derived from natural sources.
- Contains extracted vanilla, enhancing flavor with a natural ingredient.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes several processed ingredients like dextrose and skimmed milk powder.
- Contains E330 (citric acid), which is a synthetic acidulant.
- Rapsolje (rapeseed oil) is a refined oil, which may have health implications.
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. However, it is a refined grain, which may lack some nutrients compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hvetemel (hvete: EU)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high calorie content and potential health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil, but its refined nature raises concerns about processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for texture and flavor, but its high saturated fat content may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolje
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for hydration and texture in baked goods, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Fully hydrogenated oils are processed fats that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullherdet rapsolje
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may lack nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: hvetestivelse
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and moisture, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg (fra frittgående høner)
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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 but is a processed dairy product that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelkpulver
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for balancing sweetness in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a vegetable-derived emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E 471 vegetabilsk)
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavors, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetstivelse
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Is Acidulant E330 safe in this snack?
Bad
Acidulant E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 (citric acid) is a synthetic acidulant used for flavor and preservation, raising concerns about additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E 330)
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but may lead to health issues with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Extracted Vanilla safe in this snack?
Good
Extracted Vanilla is used here as flavor. Extracted vanilla enhances flavor naturally, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ekstrahert vanilje
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Is Almond safe in this snack?
Good
Almond is used here as base. Almonds add flavor and nutritional value, providing healthy fats and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: mandel
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Is Vitamin A safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin A is used here as fortifier. Vitamin A is added for nutritional fortification but may not be necessary in a balanced diet.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin A (fra margarin)
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: 4059806
More from this brand: X-Tra products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: almond , milk , egg , wheat
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