Is Shortbread Fingers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Best Moments
Shortbread Fingers is a snack from Best Moments. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and salted butter, which are common in shortbread. However, the presence of sugar and potential soy traces raises moderate concerns about overall quality.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and salted butter, which are common in shortbread. However, the presence of sugar and potential soy traces raises moderate concerns about overall quality.
Main concern
Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 like iron and niacin, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Salted butter adds flavor and richness, typical for shortbread, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- The possibility of soy traces indicates cross-contamination risks, which may concern those with soy allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 carbohydrates and some added nutrients. Its processing raises moderate concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Angereichertes Weizenmehl (Weizenmehl, Calciumcarbonat, Eisen, Niacin, Thiamin)
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Is Salted Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Salted Butter is used here as base. Salted butter is a natural fat that enhances flavor and texture in baked goods. Its quality is generally high, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: gesalzene Butter 32% (Butter 98%*, Speisesalz)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds flavor but raises concerns about health impacts when consumed in excess, affecting the overall rating.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour is a processed ingredient that adds texture but lacks significant nutritional benefits, raising moderate concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maismehl
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: 3550830
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Allergens detected: soy
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