Is Nut Tarts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Douceur
Douceur's Nut Tarts is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Brown Sugar.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and palm fat, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial emulsifiers and stabilizers further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High in processed sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and brown sugar, which raise 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 roasted hazelnuts and almonds, which provide some natural flavor and texture.
- Includes apple puree and apricot puree, adding fruit content to the product.
Concerns
- High in processed sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and brown sugar, which raise health concerns.
- Contains palm fat, which is associated with environmental issues and health concerns.
- Includes artificial emulsifiers and stabilizers, indicating a lack of natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content of the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Roasted hazelnuts provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete Haselnüsse
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Is Brown Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds flavor but raises concerns due to its sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brauner Zuckersirup
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Is Apricot Kernels safe in this snack?
Medium
Apricot Kernels is used here as natural_extract. Apricot kernels add a unique flavor but may raise safety concerns due to potential toxicity in large amounts.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aprikosenkerne
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is highly processed and may pose gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant, which can raise digestive concerns in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel (Sorbit)
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Roasted almonds contribute healthy fats and protein, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete Mandeln
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as natural_extract. Apple puree adds natural sweetness and moisture, improving the product's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Apfelmark
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health issues, raising concerns about its use.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brauner Zucker
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Is Dried Egg White safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Egg White is used here as base. Dried egg white is a protein source but is processed and may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnertrockeneieiweiß*
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Is Oranges safe in this snack?
Good
Oranges is used here as natural_extract. Oranges provide natural flavor and vitamin C, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Orangen
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Is Egg White safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white is a common ingredient that provides structure but may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereieiweiß*
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds flavor but raises concerns due to its sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Apricot Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apricot Puree is used here as natural_extract. Apricot puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aprikosenmark
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Is Rye Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour is a whole grain option that adds fiber but is still processed and may pose gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Roggenmehl
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds flavor but is processed and may not provide the same benefits as whole cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as oil_fat. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that is processed but can provide healthy fats in moderation.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Protein Enriched Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Protein Enriched Whey Powder is used here as base. Protein-enriched whey powder adds protein but is processed and may raise concerns for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: eiweißangereichertes Molkenpulver
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as oil_fat. Palm fat is associated with environmental issues and health concerns, raising significant quality issues.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: Palmfett
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is a processed ingredient that provides texture but may pose gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Calcium Sulfate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Sulfate is used here as stabilizer. Calcium sulfate is used as a stabilizer but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator (Calciumsulfat)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling_agent. Pectins are used as gelling agents but are processed and may raise concerns about their source.
Role in formula: gelling_agent
Original: Geliermittel (Pektine)
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Is Ammonium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Ammonium Carbonate is used here as leavening_agent. Ammonium carbonate is a leavening agent that is synthetic and raises concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Backtriebmittel (Ammoniumcarbonate)
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Is Potassium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Carbonate is used here as leavening_agent. Potassium carbonate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Kaliumcarbonate
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and raise concerns about their safety and processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant that helps preserve freshness but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel (Ascorbinsäure)
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Is Invertase safe in this snack?
Medium
Invertase is used here as humectant. Invertase is used as a humectant but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel (Invertase)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but is often processed and may not be fully disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma (enthält Milch)
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: 3566514
More from this brand: Douceur products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat , nuts
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