Is Skogsbærdrøm Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Confectionery Snacks
This page reviews Skogsbærdrøm by Orkla Confectionery Snacks as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Fructose Glucose Syrup, Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and milk powder, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of modified corn starch and emulsifiers also indicates a less natural formulation.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and fructose-glucose syrup raises 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
- Contains natural ingredients like blueberries and cranberries, which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Includes shea and coconut oils, which are generally considered better quality fats compared to some alternatives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and fructose-glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Modified corn starch and emulsifiers like soy lecithin indicate processing, which may affect overall ingredient 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
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common base ingredient that provides structure but is refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (shea, coconut, sunflower) is used for texture and moisture but can be highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk olje (shea, kokos, solsikke)
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Is Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour is a whole grain ingredient that adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: havremel
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as natural_extract. Raisins are dried fruits that provide natural sweetness and some vitamins, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: rosiner
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: melkepulver
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Is Cranberries safe in this snack?
Good
Cranberries is used here as natural_extract. Cranberries are a natural fruit ingredient that provides antioxidants and flavor, positively impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: tranebær
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, used for texture but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Blueberries safe in this snack?
Good
Blueberries is used here as natural_extract. Blueberries are a natural fruit ingredient that adds flavor and antioxidants, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: blåbær
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Is Fructose Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Fructose Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Fructose-glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fruktose-glukose syrup
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is derived from cocoa beans and adds flavor but can be processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Dried Apple safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Apple is used here as natural_extract. Dried apple is a natural ingredient that adds sweetness and fiber, positively contributing to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: tørket eple
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Is Lemon Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Lemon concentrate adds flavor and acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sitronkonsentrat
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as stabilizer. Raising agents (E450, sodium bicarbonate) are used for leavening but can be synthetic, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: hevemidler (e450, natriumbikarbonat)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor and is essential for taste, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Blackcurrants safe in this snack?
Good
Blackcurrants is used here as natural_extract. Blackcurrants are a natural fruit ingredient that adds flavor and antioxidants, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: solbær
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor but can be processed, raising some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig aroma
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its naturalness and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifiert majsstivelse
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin) are used for texture but can be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (soyalecitin, solsikkelecitin)
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Is Lemon Juice Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Powder is used here as natural_extract. Lemon juice powder adds flavor and acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sitronjuice pulver
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: 4048020
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