Is Spicy Kruidnoten Coated with Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Albert Heijn
This page reviews Spicy Kruidnoten Coated with Dark Chocolate by Albert Heijn 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, Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm oil, which raise concerns about high sugar content and the use of palm oil. The presence of several additives also indicates a processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar and inverted sugar syrup raises 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 spices which can enhance flavor and provide a unique taste profile.
- Natural vanilla flavor adds a pleasant aroma and taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar and inverted sugar syrup raises quality concerns.
- Use of palm oil may raise sustainability issues and is often linked to environmental concerns.
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.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content in snacks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaomassa
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture but raises sustainability and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige olie palm
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter enhances the chocolate coating's texture and is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaoboter
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Glazing Agent E414 E904 safe in this snack?
Medium
Glazing Agent E414 E904 is used here as emulsifier. These glazing agents improve appearance and texture but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: glansmiddel (E414, E904)
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the unique flavor profile of the product, enhancing its overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijen
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Is Raising Agents E500 E450 E503 safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents E500 E450 E503 is used here as leavening agent. These raising agents help achieve the desired texture but are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: rijsmiddel (E500, E450, E503)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: gekaramelliseerde suiker
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the product's aroma and taste without the use of synthetic flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk vanillearoma
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin E322 safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin E322 is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin helps blend ingredients and improve texture but is a processed additive that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (sojalecithinen E322)
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Is Natural Capsicum Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Capsicum Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural capsicum flavor adds a spicy kick to the product, enhancing its unique flavor profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk capsicumaroma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Capsicum Flavor
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsuikerstroop
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Is Orange Peel safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as flavor. Orange peel adds a natural citrus flavor and aroma, enhancing the product's taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sinaasappelschil
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: 4221169
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Allergens detected: gluten , soy
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