Is Zimtsterne Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eisbar Eis
This page reviews Zimtsterne by Eisbar Eis as a snack. 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: Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and artificial flavors further indicates a processed nature.
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 natural flavors like cinnamon and apple, which enhance the overall taste profile.
- Includes apple juice from concentrate, providing some fruit content to the product.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides and methylcellulose indicate a processed composition.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Skimmed Milk Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Concentrate is used here as base. Skimmed milk concentrate serves as a base ingredient, providing dairy content but is processed to remove fat, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eingedickte entrahmte Milch
Read the full ingredient profile for Skimmed Milk Concentrate
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Is Whipped Cream safe in this snack?
Medium
Whipped Cream is used here as base. Whipped cream adds richness and texture but is a processed dairy product with added stabilizers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schlagsahne 21,5%
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust consistency and moisture content without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Apple Juice From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Apple juice from concentrate adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Apfelsaft aus Apfelsaftkonzentrat 7,5%
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice From Concentrate
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Is Plant Fats safe in this snack?
Medium
Plant Fats is used here as base. Plant fats, including coconut and palm, provide texture but raise concerns about sustainability and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Kokos, Palm in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen)
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, which is a positive aspect of the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver¹ 1%
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Lecithine (enthält Soja))
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers such as guar gum and methylcellulose help maintain product consistency but indicate a processed nature.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Johannisbrot - kernmehl, Guarkernmehl, Methylcellulose, Pektine)
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Is Natural Cinnamon Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Cinnamon Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural cinnamon flavor enhances the product's taste profile without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Zimt-Aroma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Cinnamon Flavor
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Is Natural Apple Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Apple Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural apple flavor contributes to the overall flavor profile, providing a fruity note without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Apfel-Aroma
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Is Cinnamon Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon Powder is used here as flavor. Cinnamon powder adds authentic flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimtpulver
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and freshness to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Carrot Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Carrot Extract is used here as colorant. Carrot extract is used for coloring, providing a natural source of color but may not contribute significantly to flavor.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbender Karottenextrakt
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: 3904203
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Allergens detected: egg , tree_nuts , peanuts
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