Is Mor Monsen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baxt As
Mor Monsen is a food from Baxt As. 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 Sugar, E415, E422.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic additives like E202 (sodium benzoate) and E471 (mono- and diglycerides), which raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E202, E281) which raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 apricot puree and pulp, providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes yogurt aroma and sour milk powder, which may enhance flavor.
- Vegetable oils like rapeseed and coconut are present, offering some plant-based fats.
- Incorporates stabilizers that help maintain texture and consistency.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E202, E281) which raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Includes several emulsifiers (E471, E475) that indicate a processed composition.
- Presence of artificial flavors and stabilizers may detract from natural quality.
- High sugar content from added sugar and apricot mass could be a concern.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient, providing structure but raises gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common vegetable oil used for moisture, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk olje (raps)
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and act as a binding agent, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is E415 safe in this food?
Bad
E415 is used here as stabilizer. E415 (xanthan gum) is a synthetic thickener that can raise concerns about processed ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (E415)
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Is E422 safe in this food?
Bad
E422 is used here as stabilizer. E422 (glycerol esters of fatty acids) is used as a stabilizer but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (E422)
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Is Apricot Mass safe in this food?
Medium
Apricot Mass is used here as base. Apricot mass adds fruit flavor and sweetness but contains added sugar, which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: aprikosmasse (sukker, vann, aprikospuré (10%), aprikospulp (10%))
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Is E440 safe in this food?
Bad
E440 is used here as thickener. E440 (pectin) is a thickening agent derived from fruit, but its processing raises concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (E440)
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Is E333 safe in this food?
Bad
E333 is used here as acidulant. E333 (calcium citrate) is used as an acidulant but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E333)
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Is E330 safe in this food?
Bad
E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 (citric acid) is a common acidulant that can be synthetic, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E330)
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Is E202 safe in this food?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 (sodium benzoate) is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E 202)
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetestivelse
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Is Currants safe in this food?
Medium
Currants is used here as base. Currants add natural sweetness and flavor but may contain added oils, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: korinter (inneholder solsikkeolje)
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Is Sour Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Sour Milk Powder is used here as base. Sour milk powder contributes to flavor and texture but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: syrnet melkepulver (mysepulver (melk), hvetemel, syrnet kjernemelk pulver, skummet tørrmelk, vegetabilsk olje (kokos), yoghurtaroma (melk), melkesyrepulver)
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Is E471 safe in this food?
Bad
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 (mono- and diglycerides) is a synthetic emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but raises concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E471)
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Is E500 safe in this food?
Bad
E500 is used here as raising_agent. E500 (sodium bicarbonate) is a raising agent that can be synthetic, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: raising_agent
Original: hevemiddel (E500 inneholder hvete)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is E475 safe in this food?
Bad
E475 is used here as emulsifier. E475 (glyceryl esters of fatty acids) is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (E475)
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Is E281 safe in this food?
Bad
E281 is used here as preservative. E281 (sodium propionate) is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E281)
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Is Flavors safe in this food?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors, including vanillin, are added for taste but may be synthetic, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer (inneholder vanillin)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a necessary solvent in this product, contributing to moisture content without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vann
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: 4046880
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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