Is Smak Grovbrød Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Goman
This page reviews Smak Grovbrød by Goman 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: Vegetable Emulsifier.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like wheat gluten and emulsifiers (E 472e, E 471, E 322). These raise concerns about the overall quality and processing level of the bread.
Main concern
Includes multiple emulsifiers (E 472e, E 471, E 322) which indicate a higher level of processing and potential 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 whole grain ingredients like whole rye (16%) and whole wheat (10%), which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Sourdough (12%) may enhance flavor and texture, contributing positively to the bread's quality.
Concerns
- Includes multiple emulsifiers (E 472e, E 471, E 322) which indicate a higher level of processing and potential quality concerns.
- Presence of added sugars (syrup, dextrose) raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in the product.
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.
-
Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the bread. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hvetemel
-
Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture and quality of the bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
-
Is Whole Rye safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Rye is used here as base. Whole rye (16%) adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the bread's nutritional profile and contributing to its hearty texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: sammalt rug
-
Is Sourdough safe in this snack?
Good
Sourdough is used here as base. Sourdough (12%) is a natural leavening agent that can improve flavor and digestibility, indicating a more traditional bread-making process.
Role in formula: base
Original: surdeig
-
Is Whole Wheat safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Wheat is used here as base. Whole wheat (10%) contributes additional fiber and nutrients, supporting a healthier bread option.
Role in formula: base
Original: sammalt hvete
-
Is Rye Bran safe in this snack?
Good
Rye Bran is used here as base. Rye bran (4%) adds fiber and enhances the bread's texture, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: rugkli
-
Is Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Syrup is used here as sweetener. Syrup is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary in bread, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirup
-
Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as emulsifier. Wheat gluten is used to improve dough elasticity and structure, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hvetegluten
-
Is Semolina safe in this snack?
Medium
Semolina is used here as base. Semolina (wheat) contributes to the texture of the bread but is a refined ingredient, which may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: semulegryn (hvete)
-
Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and dough fermentation, contributing positively to the bread's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
-
Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the bread rise, indicating a traditional bread-making process.
Role in formula: base
Original: gjær
-
Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a processed oil, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapsolje
-
Is Vegetable Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable emulsifiers (E 472e, E 471, E 322) are synthetic additives that may raise concerns about the product's overall quality and processing level.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetabilsk emulgator (E 472e, E 471, E 322 (solsikkelecitin))
-
Is Enzyme safe in this snack?
Medium
Enzyme is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are added to improve dough handling and texture but are often processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: enzym
-
Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose (wheat) is a simple sugar that may enhance browning but raises concerns about unnecessary added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose (hvete)
-
Is Flour Treatment Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Flour Treatment Agent is used here as other. Flour treatment agent (E 300) is used to improve flour quality but is a processed additive that may raise concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: other
Original: melbehandlingsmiddel (E 300)
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: 4044307
More from this brand: Goman products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: gluten
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.