Is Penny Wafels Chocolade Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jumbo
This page reviews Penny Wafels Chocolade by Jumbo as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Fat, Sugar, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm fat and dextrose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives indicates animal-derived components.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and flavor.
- Includes natural vanilla aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
- Dextrose and sugar are refined ingredients that may raise quality and health concerns.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the wafers. It is a common base in baked goods but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: TARWEbloem
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns due to its environmental impact and association with deforestation.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmvet
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises health concerns related to excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils, including palm kernel and coconut, are used for texture and moisture but are often highly processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige oliën (palmpit, palm, kokos, shea)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere MELKpoeder
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Is Skimmed Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Skimmed cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: magere cacaopoeder
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from starch, used for sweetness but raises concerns about refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that adds protein and flavor but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: weipoeder (MELK)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans, contributing to texture and richness in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaoboter
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: volle MELKpoeder
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, providing rich chocolate flavor but is processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacaomassa
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Is Rapeseed Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: raapzaadlecithine
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOJAleci - thine
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Is E492 safe in this snack?
Bad
E492 is used here as emulsifier. E492 is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E492
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Is Free Range Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Medium
Free Range Egg Yolk is used here as base. Free-range egg yolk adds richness and flavor but is an animal-derived ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: vrije uitloopElgeel
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, a common ingredient in baked goods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture and as a gluten-free alternative but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: rijstebloem
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: aardappelzetmeel
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Is Teff Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Teff Flour is used here as base. Teff flour is a nutritious grain flour that adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: teffmeel
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Is Soy Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein and texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOJAbloem
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile, contributing positively to flavor quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk vanillearoma
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Is E500 safe in this snack?
Bad
E500 is used here as raising_agent. E500 is a synthetic raising agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: raising_agent
Original: E500
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Is E300 safe in this snack?
Medium
E300 is used here as antioxidant. E300 is an antioxidant used to improve shelf life but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: E300
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: 4225809
More from this brand: Jumbo products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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