Is Strawberry Oat Cookie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Movenpick
Strawberry Oat Cookie is a snack from Movenpick. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sodium Carbonates.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Natural flavors and emulsifiers like lecithins are present, indicating moderate processing.
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 strawberry puree (9.5%) and strawberries (5.5%), providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes oats, which can contribute to dietary fiber and texture.
- Uses natural emulsifiers like lecithins, which are generally considered safer than synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of processed ingredients like wheat flour and corn starch indicates a less natural composition.
- Contains potential allergens such as nuts and milk, which may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the cookie, contributing to moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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 can contribute to high sugar levels and lacks nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the cookie's fruitiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purée de fraise
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Is Strawberries safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberries is used here as flavor. Fresh strawberries contribute to the cookie's flavor and provide vitamins and antioxidants.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fraises
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Is Coconut Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that helps with texture but is high in saturated fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile végétale de coco
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Is Almond Paste safe in this snack?
Medium
Almond Paste is used here as flavor. Almond paste adds flavor and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may contain added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte d'amandes
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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 that provides structure but is refined and low in fiber.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé
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Is Oat Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Flakes is used here as base. Oat flakes contribute to texture and provide some dietary fiber, which is beneficial for digestion.
Role in formula: base
Original: flocons d'avoine
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de colza
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter adds richness and flavor but is a processed fat that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: fat
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Hemp Protein Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Hemp Protein Powder is used here as protein. Hemp protein powder adds some protein content but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: protein
Original: protéines de chanvre en poudre
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the cookie.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus concentré de citron
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de maïs
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Is Citrus Fibers safe in this snack?
Medium
Citrus Fibers is used here as fiber. Citrus fibers can add texture and some dietary fiber but are often processed and may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: fibres d'agrumes
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Is Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are natural emulsifiers that help blend ingredients but can be derived from soy or egg, raising allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lecithines)
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling agent. Pectins are used as gelling agents to provide texture but are often derived from fruit and may be processed.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélifiant (pectines)
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonates are used as leavening agents but can raise concerns about processed additives in baked goods.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, but excessive intake can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin and may involve processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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: 3661885
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Allergens detected: peanut , hazelnuts , nuts , cashews , pecans , brazil nuts , pistachios , macadamia nuts , milk , egg , soy , barley , rye
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