Baklava With Pistachio
29
Nutrition Score
Poor

Baklava With Pistachio

5200109450156
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
59
Hazard Score
Use with caution
34
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Filo Pastry
FiloPastry  ·  No known concerns
Paper-thin sheets of dough used in layered pastries like baklava and spanakopita.
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
corn starch
corn starch  ·  No known concerns
Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Amaranth
E123  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: FDA (banned), EFSA
Red azo dye banned in the USA since 1976 (FDA, based on 1970s animal studies). EFSA's 2010 re-evaluation found it not genotoxic or carcinogenic; still permitted in the EU only in aperitif drinks and fish roe at a lowered ADI.
Cloves
Cloves  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic dried flower buds used whole or ground to add warmth to sweet and savory dishes.
Potassium Sorbate
E202  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Tree Nuts
TreeNuts  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains tree nuts
Includes almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios etc. Major allergen group.
Margarine
Margarine  ·  −2 pts
Spreadable fat made from vegetable oils, used as a butter alternative in baking and on bread. Modern formulations avoid trans fats, though some contain saturated fat.
vegetable oils and fats
No known concerns
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Shea Butter
SheaButter  ·  No known concerns
Fat extracted from shea tree nuts, used in chocolate and confectionery as a cocoa butter substitute, and in cosmetics.
Coconut Oil
CoconutOil  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
E471  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Vegetable Oil
VegOil  ·  No known concerns
General term for oil pressed from plant sources such as soybean, sunflower, or rapeseed, used for cooking and frying.
Honey
Honey  ·  No known concerns
Natural sweetener made by bees from flower nectar, used in place of sugar in food and drinks.
Sesame Seeds
SesameSeed  ·  No known concerns
Contains sesame
Small oilseeds with a nutty flavor, used whole, ground into tahini, or pressed for oil. Contains sesame allergen.
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