Is Paluszki Z Galaretką Malinową Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bahlsen
Bahlsen's Paluszki Z Galaretką Malinową 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Palm Oil, Ammonium Carbonates.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and stabilizers further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 fruit juice concentrates like raspberry and apple, which can provide some natural flavor.
- Includes cocoa mass and whey product, contributing to a richer taste profile.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
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 Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient providing flavor and texture, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: miazga kakaowa
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and mouthfeel, but its processing can raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: tłuszcz kakaowy
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Is Whey Product safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product adds protein and flavor, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: produkt serwatkowy (MLEKO)
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: lecytyny
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to health issues, raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrop glukozowo-fruktozowy
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is often criticized for health and environmental issues, raising concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: olej palmowy
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as stabilizer. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a stabilizer, but it can cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizator: sorbitole
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling agent. Pectins are natural gelling agents that help achieve desired texture, but their processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: substancja żelująca: pektyny
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Is Ammonium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Ammonium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium carbonates are used as leavening agents but can raise concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: węglany amonu
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonates are synthetic leavening agents that may raise quality concerns due to their processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: węglany sodu
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Is Potassium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Potassium carbonates are synthetic leavening agents that can raise concerns about their quality and safety.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: węglany potasu
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: kwas: kwas cytrynowy
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as acid regulator. Sodium citrates help regulate acidity but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acid regulator
Original: regulator kwasowości: cytryniany sodu
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: 4010715
More from this brand: Bahlsen products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: egg , almonds , hazelnuts
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