Is Mueslireep Chocolade Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Albert Heijn
This page reviews Mueslireep Chocolade by Albert Heijn 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, Fructose, Cane Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several sugars like maltose syrup and cane sugar, along with cocoa butter and emulsifiers. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including maltose syrup and cane sugar, raises health concerns.
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 butter, which is a natural fat that contributes to texture and flavor.
- Includes millet, a whole grain that adds fiber and nutrients to the snack.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including maltose syrup and cane sugar, raises health concerns.
- Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental issues and sustainability 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
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 Rice safe in this snack?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice serves as a primary ingredient, providing carbohydrates and a gluten-free base for the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice
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Is Maltose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Maltose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: maltose syrup
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the high sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans, enhancing flavor and texture without artificial additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to high sugar levels in the diet, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (palm, shea) is used for texture but raises concerns due to palm oil's environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (palm, shea)
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Is Millet safe in this snack?
Good
Millet is used here as base. Millet is a whole grain that adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the snack's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: millet
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Is Skimmed Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Skimmed cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor with lower fat content, enhancing the snack's appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed cocoa powder
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, providing rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Humectant E420 safe in this snack?
Medium
Humectant E420 is used here as stabilizer. E420 is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the product, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: humectant (e420)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is another source of refined sugar, contributing to the overall high sugar content in the snack.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Corn Groats safe in this snack?
Good
Corn Groats is used here as base. Corn groats provide texture and additional fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: corn groats
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Is Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: corn flour
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Emulsifier Lecithins E322 Soy safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithins E322 Soy is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture, but their processed nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (lecithins [e322 (soy)])
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in snacks, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract
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Is Vanilla Flavouring safe in this snack?
Medium
Vanilla Flavouring is used here as flavor. Vanilla flavoring is used to enhance taste but may be synthetic, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla flavouring
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: 4221082
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