Is Vogel's Fruit Bread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Vogel's
Vogel's Fruit Bread is a snack from Vogel's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes wheat flour and fruit, but also contains sugar and skim milk powder, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of canola oil and gluten may affect quality perception.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour and fruit, but also contains sugar and skim milk powder, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of canola oil and gluten may affect quality perception.
Main concern
Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness which may not be desirable for all consumers.
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 fruit (20%) like sultanas and currants, adding natural sweetness and flavor.
- Mixed grains (9%) provide some nutritional diversity and texture.
- Wheat flour is a common base for bread, contributing to its structure.
- Yeast is a natural leavening agent, essential for bread texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness which may not be desirable for all consumers.
- Skim milk powder adds dairy, which may not suit those avoiding animal products.
- Canola oil is a processed oil, raising concerns about quality compared to less processed fats.
- Wheat gluten may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 ingredient, providing structure and texture to the bread. However, it is a refined ingredient, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture of the bread without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sultanas safe in this snack?
Good
Sultanas is used here as flavor. Sultanas are dried grapes that add natural sweetness and flavor to the bread, enhancing its taste profile without any negative quality implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sultanas
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Is Currants safe in this snack?
Good
Currants is used here as flavor. Currants contribute additional sweetness and a chewy texture, complementing the sultanas and enhancing the overall flavor of the bread.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: currants
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Is Mixed Grains safe in this snack?
Medium
Mixed Grains is used here as base. Mixed grains (9%) provide some nutritional diversity and texture, but the specific types may vary in quality and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: mixed grains (9%) (wheat, rye)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances the bread's structure and chewiness, but may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for moisture and texture, but as a processed oil, it raises concerns about quality compared to less processed fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: canola oil
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be desirable for all consumers, indicating a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Skim milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but may not suit those avoiding dairy products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: skim milk powder
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Yeast is a natural leavening agent essential for bread texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: yeast
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Is Mixed Spice safe in this snack?
Medium
Mixed Spice is used here as flavor. Mixed spice (1%) adds flavor complexity, but the specific blend may vary in quality and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mixed spice (1%)
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Is Iodised Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodised Salt is used here as flavor. Iodised salt enhances flavor and provides essential iodine, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lodised salt
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Is White Vinegar safe in this snack?
Good
White Vinegar is used here as acidulant. White vinegar is used for flavor and may help with dough conditioning, raising no significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: white vinegar
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Is Cultured Wheat safe in this snack?
Medium
Cultured Wheat is used here as flavor. Cultured wheat may enhance flavor and texture, but its processing level can vary, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cultured wheat
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: 4261659
More from this brand: Vogel's products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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