Is Winter Confection with Ground Hazelnuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bahlsen
This page reviews Winter Confection with Ground Hazelnuts by Bahlsen as a dessert. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Diphosphates.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and stabilizers, raising quality concerns. The presence of milk and egg derivatives also indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising 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 ground hazelnuts, providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Includes spices like cinnamon, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
- Contains milk and egg derivatives, posing allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
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 Ground Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Ground hazelnuts provide a rich flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: gemahlene Haselnüsse
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds chocolate flavor but is often processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient but is a refined grain, which may have lower nutritional value compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that may not provide nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as stabilizer. Sorbitol is used as a stabilizer and sweetener, but it can have laxative effects in high amounts.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Sorbit
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Is Orange Peel safe in this dessert?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as natural_extract. Orange peel adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Orangenschalen
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Is Roasted Barley Whole Grain Flour safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Barley Whole Grain Flour is used here as base. This ingredient adds a unique flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: geröstetes Gerstenvollkornmehl
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and richness but is a processed fat that may not be as healthy as whole food fats.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder provides structure and protein but is a processed ingredient that may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereiklarpulver
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Is Cinnamon safe in this dessert?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as spice. Cinnamon adds flavor and has potential antioxidant properties, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: spice
Original: Zimt
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Is Milk Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Product is used here as base. Milk product contributes creaminess and flavor but raises allergen concerns for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
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Is Diphosphates safe in this dessert?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as leavening_agent. Diphosphates are chemical leavening agents that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Diphosphate
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening_agent. Sodium carbonates are used as leavening agents but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Spices safe in this dessert?
Good
Spices is used here as spice. Spices enhance flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: spice
Original: Gewürze
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener but is often processed and may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture but are often derived from soy or egg, raising allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often artificial and can raise concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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: 3825176
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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