Is Punjabi Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frontier Bakery
Punjabi Cookies is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Frontier Bakery. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Vegetable Oil Shortening, Ammonium Bicarbonate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and sugar, but also contains palm oil and skim milk powder, raising concerns about processed ingredients and quality.
Main concern
Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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
- Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Dextrose monohydrate serves as a sweetener, enhancing the flavor profile without artificial alternatives.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Skim milk powder introduces dairy, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed grain product that provides essential nutrients but may lack the fiber of whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Vegetable Oil Shortening safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Oil Shortening is used here as base. Vegetable oil shortening, primarily palm oil, is highly processed and raises health and environmental concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil shortening (palm oil)
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Oil Shortening
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Is Durum Semolina safe in this snack?
Medium
Durum Semolina is used here as base. Durum semolina is a type of wheat flour that adds texture but is still a refined grain, lacking fiber.
Role in formula: base
Original: durum semolina
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Is Dextrose Monohydrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose Monohydrate is used here as sweetener. Dextrose monohydrate is a simple sugar that provides sweetness but lacks nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose monohydrate
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder adds protein and calcium but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk powder
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that can produce gas during baking but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: ammonium bicarbonate
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is a common leavening agent that helps baked goods rise but may contain sodium bicarbonate and acids.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking powder
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for taste, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which may be an allergen for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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: 3378073
More from this brand: Frontier Bakery products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , soy
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