Is Raisin Buns Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Grafschafter
Raisin Buns is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Grafschafter. 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 Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate, Mono And Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like dextrose and mono- and diglycerides, which raise quality concerns. The presence of butter and milk protein indicates dairy content, affecting dietary choices.
Main concern
Dextrose is a processed sugar that may raise concerns about added sugars.
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 raisins, providing natural sweetness and flavor.
- Includes wheat flour and rye flour, contributing to texture and taste.
- Uses turmeric extract for color, a natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
Concerns
- Dextrose is a processed sugar that may raise concerns about added sugars.
- Mono- and diglycerides are emulsifiers that can be derived from various sources, raising quality questions.
- Contains milk protein, 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 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 value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as flavor. Raisins add natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rosinen
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and texture in baked goods, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Baker S Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Baker S Yeast is used here as flavor. Baker's yeast is crucial for fermentation, helping the dough rise and develop flavor without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Backhefe
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness and browning. Its processed nature raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances the dough's elasticity and structure but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengluten
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder adds protein and flavor but is a dairy-derived ingredient that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkepulver
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Is Field Bean Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Field Bean Flour is used here as base. Field bean flour contributes protein and fiber but is less common in baked goods, raising questions about its integration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ackerbohnenmehl
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Is Iodized Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Table Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is essential for flavor and iodine supplementation, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a saturated fat source, which may raise health concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter
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Is Rye Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour contributes to flavor and texture but is less refined than wheat flour, which may be beneficial for some diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Roggenmehl
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help improve texture but can be derived from various sources, raising concerns about their quality and origin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren*
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier is used to improve dough stability but is synthetic, raising concerns about its processing and safety.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Natriumstearoyl-2-lactylat
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate
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Is Mono And Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers enhance texture but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns due to their processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diacetylweinsäureester von Mono - und Diglyceriden von Speisefettsäuren*
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides
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Is Calcium Acetate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Acetate is used here as stabilizer. Calcium acetate is used as a stabilizer but is a synthetic compound, which may raise concerns about its necessity in the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Calciumacetat
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a processed oil, which may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Turmeric Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Turmeric Extract is used here as colorant. Turmeric extract is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Kurkuma-Extrakt
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Is Inactive Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Inactive Yeast is used here as flavor. Inactive yeast contributes to flavor and texture without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: inaktivierte Hefe
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added for taste enhancement but may be synthetic, raising concerns about their origin and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as buffer. Sodium carbonates are used for leavening but are synthetic, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value but is a dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milcheiweiß
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Is Enzymes safe in this snack?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are used to improve dough quality but are often processed, raising questions about their necessity.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: Enzyme (enthält Weizen)
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Is Pea Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein adds nutritional value but is less common in baked goods, which may raise questions about its integration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erbsenprotein
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: 3844705
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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