Is Oat Baked Choc Brownie Squares Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tasti
This page reviews Oat Baked Choc Brownie Squares by Tasti as a snack. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Emulsifiers 322 From Soy 492, Brown Sugar.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as emulsifiers (E322, E492) and palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple sugars and additives indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple sugars including brown sugar and invert sugar, indicating high sweetness and potential 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 rolled oats and wholegrain oat flour, providing some whole grain benefits.
- Includes cocoa powder and cacao extract, which can add flavor and potential antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Contains multiple sugars including brown sugar and invert sugar, indicating high sweetness and potential health concerns.
- Includes palm oil, which raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
- Synthetic emulsifiers (E322, E492) and thickeners (xanthan gum, locust bean gum) may raise quality and safety issues.
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 Rolled Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Rolled Oats is used here as base. Rolled oats are a whole grain that provides fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: rolled oats
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Is Wholegrain Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wholegrain Oat Flour is used here as base. Wholegrain oat flour retains the bran and germ, offering more nutrients and fiber compared to refined flours.
Role in formula: base
Original: wholegrain oat flour
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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 but is refined, which reduces its fiber and nutrient content compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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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 product's overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat can vary in quality; its presence indicates a processed ingredient that may not be healthful.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable fat
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and may provide some antioxidant benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa powder
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Is Milk Solids safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids provide flavor and texture but are processed and may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Emulsifiers 322 From Soy 492 safe in this snack?
Bad
Emulsifiers 322 From Soy 492 is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like E322 and E492 are synthetic additives that help maintain texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (322 from soy, 492)
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Is Natural Flavours safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavours is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are often processed and can vary in quality, raising questions about their safety and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavours
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is still a form of sugar and contributes to the overall sweetness, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener that is less processed than sugar but still contributes to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown rice syrup
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil but is often refined, which may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Humectant Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Humectant Glycerol is used here as preservative. Glycerol is used to retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: humectant (glycerol)
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Is Chicory Root Fibre safe in this snack?
Good
Chicory Root Fibre is used here as base. Chicory root fiber is a source of inulin, which can aid digestion and adds fiber to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: chicory root fibre
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert sugar
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Is Margarine Emulsifiers 471 Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Bad
Margarine Emulsifiers 471 Soy Lecithin is used here as base. Margarine contains emulsifiers and is a processed fat that may raise health concerns due to its synthetic components.
Role in formula: base
Original: margarine (emulsifiers (471), soy lecithin)
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Is Antioxidant Vitamin E safe in this snack?
Medium
Antioxidant Vitamin E is used here as antioxidant. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help preserve freshness but is often added in synthetic forms.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant (vitamin e)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. The presence of sugar again indicates high sweetness and potential health concerns due to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder adds protein and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg white powder
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Is Natural Flavours safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavours is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are often processed and can vary in quality, raising questions about their safety and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavours
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Is Raising Agent 500 541 safe in this snack?
Bad
Raising Agent 500 541 is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents like E500 and E541 are synthetic additives that help the product rise but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: raising agent (500, 541)
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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 that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oil
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Bad
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that is processed and may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soy lecithin)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soy Lecithin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Wheat Fibre safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Fibre is used here as base. Wheat fiber adds dietary fiber to the product, which can aid digestion and improve overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat fibre
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Is Cacao Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Cacao Extract is used here as flavor. Cacao extract can enhance flavor and may provide some antioxidant benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao extract
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Is Thickeners Xanthan Gum Locust Bean Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickeners Xanthan Gum Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Thickeners like xanthan gum and locust bean gum are used for texture but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (xanthan gum, locust bean gum)
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: 4261119
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , egg , milk
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