Is Rye Sourdough Crackers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
M S Food Collection
M S Food Collection's Rye Sourdough Crackers 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 Black Treacle.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wholemeal rye flour and sourdough starter, which are beneficial. However, the presence of additives like deactivated dried yeast and black treacle raises concerns about processing.
Main concern
Black treacle is a processed ingredient that adds sugar and may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Wholemeal rye flour provides dietary fiber and is less processed than white flour, supporting a moderate rating.
- Sourdough starter contributes to flavor and may enhance digestibility due to fermentation, indicating some quality.
Concerns
- Black treacle is a processed ingredient that adds sugar and may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Deactivated dried yeast is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits compared to natural alternatives.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Wholemeal Rye Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wholemeal Rye Flour is used here as base. Wholemeal rye flour is a whole grain that retains its bran and germ, providing fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wholemeal Rye Flour (contains Gluten)
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Is Wholemeal Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wholemeal Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wholemeal wheat flour is less processed than white flour, offering more nutrients and fiber, which supports the overall quality of the crackers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wholemeal Wheatflour (contains suitable nut Gluten)
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Is Sourdough Starter safe in this snack?
Good
Sourdough Starter is used here as natural_extract. Sourdough starter is a fermented mixture that can enhance flavor and digestibility, indicating a positive aspect of the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Sourdough Starter (11%) (Rye Flour (contains Gluten) Starter Culture. Yeast)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor but also contributes sugars, which may raise concerns about sweetness levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Honey
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that is refined, which may raise concerns about processing and quality compared to less processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sunflower Oil
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Is Black Treacle safe in this snack?
Bad
Black Treacle is used here as sweetener. Black treacle is a processed syrup that adds sweetness and may raise concerns about excessive sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Black Treacle
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is essential for flavor and preservation, and its inclusion is standard in baked goods, indicating no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Deactivated Dried Yeast safe in this snack?
Medium
Deactivated Dried Yeast is used here as emulsifier. Deactivated dried yeast is used for flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits compared to active yeast.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Deactivated Dried Yeast
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: 3362270
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Allergens detected: gluten
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