Is Soft Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Almondy
This page reviews Soft Brownie by Almondy as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, both of which are processed sweeteners. The presence of egg and gluten-free wheat starch indicates a mix of natural and processed ingredients, raising moderate concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, both of which are processed sweeteners. The presence of egg and gluten-free wheat starch indicates a mix of natural and processed ingredients, raising moderate concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and 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 egg, a natural ingredient that provides structure and moisture.
- Gluten-free wheat starch offers an alternative for those with gluten sensitivities.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Rapeseed oil is a processed oil, which may not be ideal for all consumers.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns due to its high content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Egg provides structure and moisture in baked goods, contributing positively to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is Gluten Free Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Gluten Free Wheat Starch is used here as base. This ingredient serves as a thickener and stabilizer, suitable for gluten-free formulations, but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfri hvetestivelse
Read the full ingredient profile for Gluten Free Wheat Starch
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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 refined oil, which may raise health concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapsolje
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness and moisture but contributes to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. This ingredient adds chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, contributing positively to taste without excessive calories.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Vanilla Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Vanilla Aroma is used here as flavor. Vanilla aroma adds flavor but is often synthetic, raising questions about the quality of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vaniljearoma
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetstivelse
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: 4045045
More from this brand: Almondy products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , almond , hazelnut
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