Is Nidar Salted Caramel Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge
This page reviews Nidar Salted Caramel Brownie by Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge as a dessert. 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, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and preservatives indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup 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 cocoa butter and cocoa powder, which are derived from cocoa beans and provide flavor.
- Includes shea oil, a natural fat that can enhance texture and mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains emulsifiers like soy lecithin and E471, which are processed and may raise quality 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
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and texture but raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glykosesirup
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Is Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Condensed Milk is used here as base. Condensed milk is a dairy product that adds creaminess and sweetness but is processed and contains added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukret kondensert melk
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Is Shea Oil safe in this dessert?
Good
Shea Oil is used here as base. Shea oil is a natural fat that enhances the texture and mouthfeel of the product, contributing positively to its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: sheaolje
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a natural fat that adds richness and flavor, positively impacting the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolje
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Is Dry Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dry Milk is used here as base. Dry milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørrmelk
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's texture and flavor positively.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder is derived from cocoa beans and adds rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaopulver
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to sweetness and moisture but raises concerns about excessive sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukkersirup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is processed and may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is derived from cocoa beans and adds rich chocolate flavor, positively impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Moisture Retainers Glycerin Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Moisture Retainers Glycerin Sorbitol is used here as stabilizer. Glycerin and sorbitol are used to retain moisture in the product, but they are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: fuktighetsbevarere (glycerin, sorbitol)
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that enhances flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Wheat Malt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Malt is used here as base. Wheat malt adds flavor and may enhance browning but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemalt
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetestivelse
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Is Emulsifiers Soy Lecithin E471 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers Soy Lecithin E471 is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise quality concerns regarding their origin and processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (soyalecitin, E471)
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Is Raising Agent E500 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agent E500 is used here as leavening_agent. E500 is a raising agent that helps the product rise but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: hevemiddel (E500)
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Is Lemon Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lemon Powder is used here as flavor. Lemon powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sitronpulver
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may be artificial or processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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: 4047139
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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