Is Swiss Rolls Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baker's Treat
Baker's Treat's Swiss Rolls is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on High Fructose Corn Syrup, Vegetable Shortening, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition of Swiss Rolls includes several synthetic additives like sodium propionate and artificial flavors, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health 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 cocoa, which adds flavor and can provide some antioxidants.
- Includes egg whites, contributing to texture and moisture in the product.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and processing methods.
- Sodium propionate and sorbic acid are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- Artificial flavors indicate a reliance on synthetic ingredients rather than natural sources.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Whey safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a milk-derived protein that adds nutritional value but may pose issues for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY (MILK)
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Is Enriched Bleached Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Bleached Flour is used here as base. Enriched bleached flour is processed wheat flour with added nutrients, but the bleaching process raises concerns about chemical exposure.
Role in formula: base
Original: ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NACIN, REDUCED IRON, THAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Bleached Flour
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to obesity and metabolic issues, raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Vegetable Shortening safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Shortening is used here as base. Vegetable shortening, often containing hydrogenated oils, raises concerns due to trans fats and their associated health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL)
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a source of trans fats, which are linked to heart disease and other health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Egg Whites safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Whites is used here as base. Egg whites provide protein and contribute to the texture of the product, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG WHITES
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Is Cocoa safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds flavor and can provide some antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COCOA (NATURAL AND PROCESSED WITH ALKALI)
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs contribute to moisture and richness, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGGS
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Is Caramel Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to potential contaminants formed during processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Leavening safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening is used here as emulsifier. Leavening agents help the product rise but can raise concerns about chemical additives in processed foods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE)
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Is Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MALT EXTRACT
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like propylene glycol esters and mono- and diglycerides are synthetic and may raise concerns about their health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSFERS (PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONOGLYCERIDES, STEAROYL LACTYLIC ACID)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a thickening agent that can be highly processed, raising concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORN STARCH
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Is Egg Yolks safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Yolks is used here as base. Egg yolks add richness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG YOLKS
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but may raise concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GUAR GUM
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors can mask lower quality ingredients and raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavor
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Is Polysorbate 60 safe in this snack?
Bad
Polysorbate 60 is used here as emulsifier. Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns about its long-term health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: POLYSORBATE 60
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent derived from plant fibers, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CELLULOSE GUM
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this snack?
Bad
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is used as a colorant but raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: TITANUM DOXIDE (COLOR)
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Is Enzymes safe in this snack?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are used to improve texture and shelf life but can be synthetic, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: ENZYMES
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono- and diglycerides are emulsifiers that can be derived from both natural and synthetic sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that can improve texture but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid is used for acidity regulation but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: PHOSPHORIC ACID
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Is Sodium Propionate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Propionate is used here as preservative. Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about its long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: PRESERVED WITH SODIUM PROPIONATE
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that can raise concerns about its safety and potential side effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SORBIC ACID
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about its long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: POSTASSIUM SORBATE
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: 3202096
More from this brand: Baker's Treat products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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