Is Vanilla Dream Almond Base 15 Pieces 1.77kg Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bakehuset Direkte
Bakehuset Direkte's Vanilla Dream Almond Base 15 Pieces 1.77kg is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Modified Starch E1442, Potassium Sorbate E202, Color E160a.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several synthetic additives such as E202 (potassium sorbate) and E120 (cochineal), which raise quality concerns. The presence of modified starches and emulsifiers indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Contains potassium sorbate (E202), a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 almond base, providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes a variety of berries, adding fruit content and flavor diversity.
- Vanilla extract is present, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- The use of cream contributes to a rich texture.
Concerns
- Contains potassium sorbate (E202), a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Modified starches (E1442, E1422) indicate processing, which may affect quality.
- Presence of artificial colors (E160a, E120) suggests the use of synthetic additives.
- Includes palm kernel oil, which raises sustainability 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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the vanilla cream, essential for texture and moisture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in the vanilla cream and cake base, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Buttermilk Powder safe in this food?
Good
Buttermilk Powder is used here as base. Buttermilk powder adds creaminess and flavor to the product, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: kjernemelkpulver
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as emulsifier. Coconut fat is used for texture and stability, but its saturated fat content raises health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kokosfett
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Is Modified Starch E1442 safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch E1442 is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture improvement but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse (e1442)
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Is Potassium Sorbate E202 safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate E202 is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises safety concerns regarding synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e202)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the product, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Vanilla Aroma safe in this food?
Medium
Vanilla Aroma is used here as flavor. Vanilla aroma adds flavor but may be synthetic, raising concerns about artificial flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vaniljearoma
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Is Color E160a safe in this food?
Bad
Color E160a is used here as colorant. E160a is an artificial colorant used for visual appeal, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (e160a)
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Is Almonds safe in this food?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: mandler
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Is Powdered Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Powdered Sugar is used here as sweetener. Powdered sugar is used for sweetness and texture but contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: melis
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Is Egg White safe in this food?
Good
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white adds structure and stability to the cake base, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggehvite
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Is Raising Agent E450 safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agent E450 is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents help the cake rise but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hevemiddel (e450)
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Is Cornstarch safe in this food?
Good
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used for thickening and stabilizing the product, contributing positively to texture.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maisstivelse
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Is Berries Currants Blackberries Cherries Blackcurrants Raspberries Blueberries safe in this food?
Good
Berries Currants Blackberries Cherries Blackcurrants Raspberries Blueberries is used here as base. A mix of berries adds natural flavor and nutritional value, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: skogsbær (rips, bjørnebær, kirsebær, solbær, bringebær, blåbær)
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Is Gelatin E440 safe in this food?
Medium
Gelatin E440 is used here as thickener. Gelatin is used for texture but may raise concerns for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: geleringsmiddel (e440)
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Is Acid Regulator E330 safe in this food?
Medium
Acid Regulator E330 is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to balance acidity but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e330)
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Is Thickening Agent E414 safe in this food?
Medium
Thickening Agent E414 is used here as thickener. E414 is used for texture improvement but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (e414)
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Is Emulsifier E322 safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used for texture and stability but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (e322 (solsikke))
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Is Color E120 safe in this food?
Bad
Color E120 is used here as colorant. E120 is a synthetic colorant derived from cochineal, raising concerns about animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (e120)
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Is Cake Base Wheat Flour Sugar Egg Wheat Starch Water Wheat Gluten Skimmed Milk Powder Stabilizer E422 E341 Emulsifier E472b E475 E481 Raising Agent E450 E500 E503 Salt Color E101 Aroma Vanillin Thickening Agent E461 E407 E410 E412 Modified Starch E1422 Maltodextrin Acid Regulator E330 safe in this food?
Medium
Cake Base Wheat Flour Sugar Egg Wheat Starch Water Wheat Gluten Skimmed Milk Powder Stabilizer E422 E341 Emulsifier E472b E475 E481 Raising Agent E450 E500 E503 Salt Color E101 Aroma Vanillin Thickening Agent E461 E407 E410 E412 Modified Starch E1422 Maltodextrin Acid Regulator E330 is used here as base. The cake base contains multiple processed ingredients, raising concerns about overall quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakebunn ( hvetemel, sukker, egg, hvetestivelse, vann, hvetegluten, skummet melkepulver, stabilisator (e422, e341), emulgator (e472b, e475, e481), hevemiddel (e450, e500, e503), salt, farge (e101), aroma (vanillin), fortykningsmiddel (e461, e407, e410, e412), modifisert stivelse (e1422), maltodekstrin, surhetsregulerende middel (e330))
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Is Cream safe in this food?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor to the whipped cream, enhancing the overall taste and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløte
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Is Full Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Full Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises health concerns due to trans fats and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: fullherdet palmekjerneolje
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Is Stabilizer E407 E422 E464 E466 safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer E407 E422 E464 E466 is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers are used for texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e407, e422, e464, e466)
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Is Emulsifier E322 safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used for texture and stability but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (e322 ( soyalecitin ))
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the product, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this food?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vaniljeekstrakt
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is used to enhance flavor but may be synthetic, raising concerns about artificial flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Color E160a safe in this food?
Bad
Color E160a is used here as colorant. E160a is an artificial colorant used for visual appeal, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (e160a)
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: 4048661
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