Is Smultringer Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coop
This page reviews Smultringer by Coop 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: Preservative.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several additives like E202 and E330, which are synthetic preservatives and acidity regulators. This raises concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
Presence of multiple preservatives (E202, E281) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 flavors like lemon, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
- Includes cardamom, a natural spice that adds flavor and aroma.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple preservatives (E202, E281) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Contains E422 (glycerol esters), which is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the product. It is a staple in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hvetemel
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness, but its refined nature raises concerns about excessive consumption and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Skimmed Cultured Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Cultured Milk is used here as base. Skimmed cultured milk adds moisture and a slight tang, contributing to the product's flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummet kulturmelk (skummetmelk, melkesyrekultur)
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Is Whole Egg Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Egg Mass is used here as base. Whole egg mass provides richness and binding properties, essential for the structure of baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: heleggmasse (egg, konserveringsmiddel (E 202), surhetsregulerende middel (E 330))
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Glycerol Esters safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol Esters is used here as emulsifier. Glycerol esters (E 422) are used to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: konsistensmiddel (E 422)
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Is Frying Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Frying Oil is used here as base. Frying oil, a blend of oils, is used for cooking, but its composition may include partially hydrogenated oils, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: frityrolje (rapsolje, fullherdet rapsolje, kokosolje)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten adds elasticity and chewiness, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Leavening Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening Agents is used here as leavening agent. Leavening agents (E 450, E 500, E 341) are used to create rise but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hevemiddel (E 450, E 500, E 341)
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Is Cardamom safe in this snack?
Good
Cardamom is used here as flavor. Cardamom is a natural spice that enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's sensory profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kardemomme
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma (lemon) is used for flavor enhancement, but the term can be vague regarding processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig aroma (sitron)
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Is Acidity Regulators safe in this snack?
Medium
Acidity Regulators is used here as acidulant. Acidity regulators (E 330) help maintain pH balance but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E 330)
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Is Preservative safe in this snack?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Preservative (E 281) is used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E 281)
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: 4044253
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Allergens detected: nuts , sesame
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