Is Novellini Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Selex
This page reviews Novellini by Selex as a snack. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Flavors.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes palm oil and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of milk powder and egg yolk indicates potential allergens.
Main concern
Palm oil is a highly processed fat, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
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 honey, a natural sweetener that adds flavor and moisture.
- Includes whole milk powder, providing a creamy texture and taste.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a highly processed fat, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
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?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farina di frumento
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that can contribute to health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat, raising health and environmental concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di palma
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: latte intero in polvere
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder enhances the protein content and contributes to the overall texture of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: siero di latte in polvere
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: miele
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar intake and associated health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk contributes richness and helps bind the ingredients together, enhancing texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: tuorlo d'uovo
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: carbonato acido di sodio
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is another leavening agent that aids in texture but raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: carbonato acido d'ammonio
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: sale
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial or processed, raising concerns about their origin and health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi
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: 4125389
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy , nuts , sesame , mustard
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