Is Seed Bread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Rewe Free From
This page reviews Seed Bread by Rewe Free From as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes gluten-free wheat starch and various seeds, but also contains several processed ingredients like dextrose and emulsifiers, raising quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes gluten-free wheat starch and various seeds, but also contains several processed ingredients like dextrose and emulsifiers, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes dextrose and invert sugar syrup, which are processed sugars that may raise quality concerns.
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 sunflower seeds and flaxseeds, which provide beneficial nutrients and fiber.
- Gluten-free wheat starch offers an alternative for those with gluten sensitivities.
Concerns
- Includes dextrose and invert sugar syrup, which are processed sugars that may raise quality concerns.
- Contains emulsifier (lecithin), which is a processed ingredient that can indicate lower quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Gluten Free Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Gluten Free Wheat Starch is used here as base. Gluten-free wheat starch serves as a primary ingredient, providing structure but is a processed form of wheat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glutenfreie _Weizenstärke_
Read the full ingredient profile for Gluten Free Wheat Starch
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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 the bread, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds contribute healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenkerne
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Is Flaxseeds safe in this snack?
Good
Flaxseeds is used here as base. Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, adding nutritional value to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leinsamen
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Is Soy Meal safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Meal is used here as base. Soy meal adds protein but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Sojaschrot_
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Is Flaxseed Meal safe in this snack?
Good
Flaxseed Meal is used here as base. Flaxseed meal provides additional fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, enhancing the bread's health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leinsamenmehl
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Syrup is used here as flavor. Caramel syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Karamellsirup
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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 but is a refined oil, which may have some health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Sweet Lupin Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Lupin Flour is used here as base. Sweet lupin flour adds protein but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Süßlupinenmehl_
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Guarkernmehl)
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is essential for flavor and preservation, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Psyllium Husk safe in this snack?
Good
Psyllium Husk is used here as base. Psyllium husk is a source of soluble fiber, which can aid digestion and improve texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Flohsamenschalen
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can affect the product's quality and healthiness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup (Zucker, Wasser)
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Is Caramel Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Powder is used here as colorant. Caramel powder adds color and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karamellpulver (Karamell, Maltodextrin)
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lacithine)
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: 3903589
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