Is Pom-Bär Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Funny Frisch
This page reviews Pom-Bär by Funny Frisch 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potato powder and vegetable oils, but also contains sugar and emulsifiers. These processed ingredients raise some quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a snack product, affecting the overall quality.
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
- Potato powder provides a base that is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the snack's composition.
- Vegetable oils like sunflower and rapeseed are generally considered better than saturated fats, supporting a moderate rating.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a snack product, affecting the overall quality.
- The inclusion of emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides indicates processing, which can detract from the perceived natural quality.
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 Potato Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Potato Powder is used here as base. Potato powder serves as the primary ingredient, providing a natural base for the snack. Its quality is generally high, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kartoffelpulver
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils, including sunflower and rapeseed, are used for frying. While they are better than saturated fats, their processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Öle (Sonnenblume, Raps)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance flavor, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in a snack, impacting the overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is included for flavor enhancement and to provide iodine, which is beneficial for health, thus supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Mono- and diglycerides are used to improve texture and stability. Their presence indicates processing, which can detract from the natural quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement, providing umami notes. While it adds depth, it is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hefeextrakt
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices are included to enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall quality of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürz
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: 3803858
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