Is Mud Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coop
Coop's Mud Cake is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and rapeseed oil, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of gluten-free wheat starch indicates a focus on dietary needs.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about high sugar content and lack of nutritional value.
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
- Gluten-free wheat starch provides an alternative for those with gluten sensitivities, enhancing accessibility.
- Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa powder indicates a commitment to sustainable sourcing practices.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about high sugar content and lack of nutritional value.
- Rapeseed oil is a refined oil that may contain trans fats, raising questions about its health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the cake's flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker (Sverige)
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Is Egg safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the cake, and using free-range eggs supports animal welfare standards.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg (egg fra frittgående høner)
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Is Gluten Free Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gluten Free Wheat Starch is used here as base. Gluten-free wheat starch serves as a thickening agent, making the cake suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals, though it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfri hvetestivelse
Read the full ingredient profile for Gluten Free Wheat Starch
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil that may raise concerns about health implications due to potential trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the cake's sweetness but lacks nutritional benefits and may lead to high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Reduced-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, supporting a more balanced composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver* 5%
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the cake, contributing to overall taste without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetstivelse
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: 4059771
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Allergens detected: peanut , almond , hazelnut
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