Is Our Best Ever Mince Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
M S Bakery
M S Bakery's Our Best Ever Mince Pie is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and preservatives also impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Contains glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, indicating high levels of processed sugars that may 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 dried vine fruits like sultanas and currants, providing natural sweetness and flavor.
- Includes apple purée and concentrated clementine juice, adding fruit content and moisture.
- Uses unsalted butter, which is a natural fat source contributing to texture and flavor.
- Incorporates spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg, enhancing the aromatic profile.
Concerns
- Contains glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, indicating high levels of processed sugars that may raise health concerns.
- Includes artificial colorants like anthocyanins, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
- Presence of preservatives and acidity regulators suggests a highly processed product.
- Contains cornflour and raising agents, which may indicate lower quality compared to whole ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure. However, it contains gluten, which may be problematic for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheatflour
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Is Dried Vine Fruits safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Vine Fruits is used here as flavor. Dried vine fruits, including sultanas and currants, contribute natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Vine Fruits
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Is Unsalted Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Unsalted Butter is used here as base. Unsalted butter adds richness and flavor, improving the texture of the pie. It is a natural fat source.
Role in formula: base
Original: Unsalted Butter
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns due to its high processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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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 that can lead to excessive sugar intake and associated health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructose Syrup
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as flavor. Apple purée adds natural sweetness and moisture, enhancing the flavor profile without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Apple Purée
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for moisture, helping to achieve the desired consistency in the pie.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Glace Cherries safe in this snack?
Medium
Glace Cherries is used here as flavor. Glacé cherries add sweetness and a unique flavor, but their high sugar content raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Glacé Cherries
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as an acidity regulator, enhancing flavor and preserving freshness, but it is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid
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Is Dried Cranberries safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Cranberries is used here as flavor. Dried cranberries provide natural sweetness and tartness, contributing to the overall flavor complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Cranberries
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Is Cornflour safe in this snack?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides moisture but is often refined, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sunflower Oil
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Is Concentrated Clementine Juice safe in this snack?
Good
Concentrated Clementine Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated clementine juice adds natural citrus flavor and sweetness, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Concentrated Clementine Juice
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Is Brandy safe in this snack?
Medium
Brandy is used here as flavor. Brandy contributes a rich flavor profile, but its alcohol content may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Brandy
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Is Cognac safe in this snack?
Medium
Cognac is used here as flavor. Cognac adds depth of flavor, but like brandy, it contains alcohol, which may limit its appeal to some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cognac
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Is Mixed Peel safe in this snack?
Medium
Mixed Peel is used here as flavor. Mixed peel provides a citrus flavor, but its high sugar content raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mixed Peel
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Is Raising Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents like calcium phosphates and sodium bicarbonate help the pie rise but are synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Raising Agent: Calcium Phosphates, Sodium Bicarbonate
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing to the overall taste profile without negative health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Ground Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Ground Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Ground cinnamon adds warmth and spice, enhancing the flavor profile with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground Cinnamon
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Is Ground Nutmeg safe in this snack?
Good
Ground Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Ground nutmeg contributes a warm, aromatic flavor, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground Nutmeg
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Is Orange Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Oil is used here as flavor. Orange oil adds a natural citrus aroma and flavor, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the pie.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orange Oil
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is used as a gelling agent, derived from fruit, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: Gelling Agent: Pectin (from Fruit)
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: 3343819
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , gluten
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