Is Petit Beurre Dunkel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frey
Frey's Petit Beurre Dunkel 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, Natural Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and skimmed milk powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavors further indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 mass and cocoa butter, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Includes sunflower oil, a plant-based fat that is generally considered a better option than saturated fats.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Presence of skimmed milk powder and emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin indicates a processed composition.
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. It is a refined grain, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds rich flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used for texture and binding but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as fat. Sunflower oil is a plant-based fat that is generally considered healthier than saturated fats, though it is still processed.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as fat. Butter adds flavor and richness but is a saturated fat, which raises some health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Butter
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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 contribute to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructosesirup
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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 but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is a necessary mineral, though excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kochsalz
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are often processed and can be vague in terms of their exact composition, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Condensed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Condensed Milk is used here as base. Condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed dairy product with high sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kondensmilch
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Sonnenblumenlecithin
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Is Ammonium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium carbonate is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a synthetic compound with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Ammoniumcarbonate
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is another leavening agent that aids in texture but is a synthetic ingredient with no nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: und Natriumcarbonate
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Is Barley Malt safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt is used here as flavor. Barley malt adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute significantly to nutrition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalz
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: 4088687
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Allergens detected: egg , soy , nuts , sesame
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