Is Pick Up! 10+1 Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bahlsen
This page reviews Pick Up! 10+1 by Bahlsen 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 Oil, Glucose Syrup, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavors further indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat 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 butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and flavor.
- Includes whole milk powder, providing a dairy component that enhances taste.
- Uses lecithin as an emulsifier, which is a common ingredient in chocolate products.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
- Artificial flavors are present, indicating a reliance on synthetic additives rather than natural ingredients.
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. However, it is a refined grain, which may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
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 its high content can lead to health concerns related to excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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 derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's creamy texture and rich flavor without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health concerns due to its saturated fat content and environmental impact associated with its production.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmöl
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides a dairy component that enhances flavor and texture without adding significant fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Diphosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Diphosphate is used here as stabilizer. Diphosphate is used as a stabilizer, but its presence indicates a level of processing that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Diphosphate
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, but it is often derived from soy or eggs, which may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are included, indicating reliance on synthetic additives rather than natural sources, which raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Ground Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Ground Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Ground hazelnuts add a natural nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: gemahlene HASELNÜSSE
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener, which is common in processed foods, but it may raise concerns about the level of processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke (WEIZEN)
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Is Butter Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to flavor and texture but is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTERREINFETT
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in many baked goods, contributing positively to taste without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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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 may raise concerns for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis (MILCH)
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening_agent. Sodium carbonate is used as a leavening agent, which is common in baked goods, but its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidulant, which can enhance flavor but may raise concerns about synthetic processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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: 3825093
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Allergens detected: egg
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