Is Småkos Browniebites Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eldorado
Småkos Browniebites is a snack from Eldorado. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Preservatives like E200 and thickeners like E415 indicate a highly processed product.
Main concern
Presence of multiple emulsifiers (E322, E471) raises concerns about the level of processing.
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 cocoa powder (4%), providing a chocolate flavor that enhances the product's appeal.
- Includes pasteurized egg, which is a safer option compared to raw egg in baked goods.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers (E322, E471) raises concerns about the level of processing.
- Contains preservatives (E200) which indicate a longer shelf life but may affect quality.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to provide sweetness in this snack, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as a fat source, contributing to texture but is a refined oil with moderate health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient providing structure, but it is a refined grain with lower nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Pasteurized Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurized Egg is used here as base. Pasteurized egg is used for safety and binding, providing protein and improving texture without health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasteurisert egg
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate (10%) adds sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and milk solids, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: melkesjokolade 10 % (sukker, helmelkpulver. kakaosmør, mysepulver, skummetmelkpulver, emulgator E322/soyalecitin, aroma)
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol (E422) is used to retain moisture, but it is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarende middel (E422, E420)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient for hydration and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder (4%) contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaopulver 4%
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is used for sweetness and moisture retention but is a processed form of sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukker
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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 contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Sodium sorbate (E200) is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel E200
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid (E270) is used for acidity regulation but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel E270
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum (E415) is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel E415
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: 4046359
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Allergens detected: nuts , mustard
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