Is Strawberry Victoria Sponge Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrisons
Strawberry Victoria Sponge is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Morrisons. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Diphosphates affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, palm oil is present, indicating potential quality issues.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 purée, providing natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Fortified wheat flour adds essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Presence of palm oil, a controversial ingredient, raises quality and sustainability concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins, but its refined nature raises concerns about fiber content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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Is Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg is used here as base. Pasteurized liquid whole egg is a natural ingredient that contributes to the product's structure and moisture, with minimal safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurised liquid whole egg
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and moisture to the sponge but is high in saturated fat, which raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (milk)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides moisture but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed oil
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as natural_extract. Strawberry purée adds natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Strawberry purée
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes to the product's moisture and flavor but may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol acts as a humectant to retain moisture in the sponge, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Humectant (Glycerol)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness and raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Diphosphates safe in this snack?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as raising agent. Diphosphates are synthetic raising agents that help the sponge rise but may raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium carbonates)
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonates is used here as raising agent. Sodium carbonates are used as a raising agent but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium carbonates)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that contributes to the product's moisture content without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulators (Citric acid, Sodium citrate)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrate is used as an acidity regulator but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulators (Citric acid, Sodium citrate)
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a controversial ingredient due to environmental concerns and raises quality issues regarding sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm oil
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling agent. Pectins are natural gelling agents that help provide texture but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: Gelling Agent (Pectins)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor but excessive amounts can raise health concerns, particularly for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Cornflour safe in this snack?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as base. Cornflour is used for texture but is a refined ingredient that may lack nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cornflour
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: 3362971
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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