Is Vanilla Dream Gluten Free 15 Pieces Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bakehuset Direkte
This page reviews Vanilla Dream Gluten Free 15 Pieces by Bakehuset Direkte as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Starch, Preservative, Colorant.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch (E1442) and preservatives (E202), indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of artificial colors (E160a, E101) raises additional concerns about the overall safety and quality of the product.
Main concern
Includes multiple preservatives (E202) which may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
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 real fruit like blueberries and raspberries, which adds natural flavor and some nutritional value.
- Gluten-free cake base made with various starches, catering to gluten-sensitive consumers.
Concerns
- Includes multiple preservatives (E202) which may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
- Artificial colors (E160a, E101) are present, indicating the use of synthetic coloring agents that may not be desirable.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a primary solvent in this product, essential for the texture and moisture content.
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 and flavor enhancement, 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, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: kjernemelkpulver
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat provides richness and texture but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosfett
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch (E1442) is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse (e1442)
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Is Preservative safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E202) is included to extend shelf life but is a synthetic additive that raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e202)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
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 artificially derived, raising questions about its naturalness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vaniljearoma
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Is Colorant safe in this food?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. Artificial colorants (E160a, E101) are used for visual appeal but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (e160a, e101)
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Is Almonds safe in this food?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds (37%) provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: mandler (37,0 %)
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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 is a refined sugar that may raise health concerns.
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 contributes to the structure and stability of the product, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggehvite
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Is Raising Agent safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents (E450, E500, E336) are included for leavening but may raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hevemiddel (e450, e500, e336)
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Is Cornstarch safe in this food?
Good
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used for texture and stability, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maisstivelse
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Is Blueberries safe in this food?
Good
Blueberries is used here as base. Blueberries add natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal and nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: blåbær
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Is Raspberries safe in this food?
Good
Raspberries is used here as base. Raspberries provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: bringebær
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Is Currants safe in this food?
Good
Currants is used here as base. Currants add tartness and flavor, enhancing the product's complexity and appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: rips
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Is Blackberries safe in this food?
Good
Blackberries is used here as base. Blackberries contribute natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: bjørnebær
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Is Gelatin safe in this food?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as thickener. Gelatin (E440) is used for texture but may raise concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: geleringsmiddel (e440)
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Is Acid Regulator safe in this food?
Medium
Acid Regulator is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is included to balance acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: 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, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløte
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is used for sweetness and moisture retention but is a processed sugar that raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukkersirup
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Is Stabilizer safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers (E450, E339) are included for texture but may raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e450, e339)
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Vegetable Emulsifiers safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable emulsifiers (E475, E471) are used for texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetabilske emulgatorer (e475, e471)
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Is Stabilizer safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizer (E466) is included for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e466)
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Is Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents are included to enhance taste but may be artificially derived, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Colorant safe in this food?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. Artificial colorants (E101, E160a) are used for visual appeal but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (e101, 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: 4048680
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