Is Sicilian Lemon & White Chocolate All Butter Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Waitrose
Waitrose's Sicilian Lemon & White Chocolate All Butter Cookies 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 Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes Belgian white chocolate chunks and salted butter, but also contains sugar and emulsifiers. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Includes sugar and partially inverted sugar syrup, indicating high sweetness and processed content.
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 Belgian white chocolate chunks, providing a rich flavor profile.
- Uses salted butter, which enhances the overall taste and texture.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and partially inverted sugar syrup, indicating high sweetness and processed content.
- Contains emulsifiers like soya lecithins, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the cookies, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the creamy texture of the chocolate chunks.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole milk powder
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Is Soya Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Soya Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithins are used to stabilize the chocolate, but they are processed additives that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soya lecithins)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste of the cookies.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Gluten Free Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Gluten Free Oat Flour is used here as base. Gluten free oat flour provides structure and texture, making the cookies suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten free oat flour
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Is Gluten Free Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Gluten Free Oats is used here as base. Gluten free oats add fiber and texture, enhancing the nutritional profile of the cookies.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten free oats
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice flour
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used to improve texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Partially inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: partially inverted sugar syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup
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Is Ammonium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Carbonates is used here as raising agent. Ammonium carbonates are used as a leavening agent, but their synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agents (ammonium carbonates)
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as raising agent. Sodium carbonates serve as a leavening agent, but their synthetic nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: sodium carbonates
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is Sicilian Lemon Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Sicilian Lemon Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sicilian lemon oil adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the cookies.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Sicilian lemon oil
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: 3963532
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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