Is Omg...It's Gluten Free, Fudge Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Omg It's Gluten Free
Omg...It's Gluten Free, Fudge Brownie is a food from Omg It's Gluten Free. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Isobutene, Propane.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and butter, which are common in baked goods. However, the presence of xanthan gum and canola oil raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient and 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 gluten-free all-purpose mix, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Uses natural flavoring chocolate, which may enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Canola oil in pan spray is a refined oil, which may have health implications due to processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- users trying to avoid silicones
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the brownie but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a common ingredient in baking, providing richness and flavor, but it is a source of saturated fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (cream, natural flavoring chocolate (cocoa mass))
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Good
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that provides structure to the brownie without gluten-related concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice flour
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Tapioca Dextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Tapioca Dextrin is used here as thickener. Tapioca dextrin is a processed thickener that can improve texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca dextrin
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a common stabilizer in gluten-free products, helping to mimic the texture of gluten but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Rice Extract safe in this food?
Good
Rice Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rice extract is a natural ingredient that can provide flavor and moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: rice extract
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Is Pasteurized Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Pasteurized Eggs is used here as base. Pasteurized eggs provide structure and moisture to the brownie, and their use reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasteurized eggs (pasteurized liquid egg [whole egg, citric acid, 0.1% water added as a carrier for citric acid] and/or pasteurized fresh whole egg)
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Is Vanilla Bean safe in this food?
Good
Vanilla Bean is used here as flavor. Vanilla bean adds natural flavor to the brownie, enhancing its taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla bean (sugar, water, vanilla extract, vanilla beans, gum tragacanth)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in baked goods, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that can improve texture but raises concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Isobutene safe in this food?
Bad
Isobutene is used here as propellant. Isobutene is a propellant used in aerosol products, which raises concerns about synthetic additives in food preparation.
Role in formula: propellant
Original: isobutene
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Is Propane safe in this food?
Bad
Propane is used here as propellant. Propane is another propellant that raises concerns about the use of synthetic substances in food preparation.
Role in formula: propellant
Original: propane
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient with potential allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soya lecithin
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Is Dimethicone safe in this food?
Bad
Dimethicone is used here as surfactant. Dimethicone is a synthetic surfactant that raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: dimethicone
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: 3483590
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