Is Tiramisu Snack Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gunz
Gunz's Tiramisu Snack Cake is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Palm Oil.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers (E471, E322), raising quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and artificial flavors further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 coffee (0.2%), which adds a distinct flavor profile to the snack.
- Includes rehydrated skim milk and skim milk powder, providing some dairy content.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient, but it is a refined grain that lacks fiber compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and contribute to the texture and richness of the snack, indicating a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eier
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is often criticized for its environmental impact and health implications, particularly when used in processed foods.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Öle (Palme)
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Is Rehydrated Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Rehydrated Skim Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skim milk adds some dairy content but is a processed form of milk that may lack some nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: rehydrierte Magermilch
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is a concentrated form of milk that provides some protein but is processed and lacks fat-soluble vitamins.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Mascarpone safe in this snack?
Medium
Mascarpone is used here as base. Mascarpone adds creaminess and flavor but is a dairy product that can be high in fat, raising concerns about overall fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mascarpone (aus Milch) 1,7%
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to flavor but is processed and may lack some of the beneficial compounds found in whole cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver 1,6%
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Is Pasteurized Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk is a natural ingredient that provides calcium and protein, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasteurisierte Milch
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds that enhance taste but raise concerns about the use of non-natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value and contributes to the texture of the snack, indicating a beneficial ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milchprotein
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a mono- and diglyceride used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: E471
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Is Emulsifier E322 Soy safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 Soy is used here as emulsifier. E322 is derived from soy and helps maintain product consistency, but it is a processed ingredient that may cause allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E322 (Soja)
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Is Raising Agents E503 E500 E450 safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents E503 E500 E450 is used here as thickener. These raising agents are used to enhance texture and volume but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Backtriebmittel: E503, E500, E450
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor and is necessary for taste, though excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
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Is Freeze Dried Coffee safe in this snack?
Medium
Freeze Dried Coffee is used here as flavor. Freeze-dried coffee adds flavor and aroma but is a processed form of coffee that may lack some beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gefriergetrockneter Kaffee 0,2%
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Is Wheat Fibers safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Fibers is used here as base. Wheat fibers can contribute to texture and may provide some dietary fiber, but they are derived from processed wheat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenfasern
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: 4242399
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Allergens detected: nuts , mustard
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