Croissant Dolce
32
Nutrition Score
Poor

Croissant Dolce

5204610000848
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
50
Hazard Score
Use with caution
35
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Gluten
GlutenIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains cereals containing gluten
Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.
Enzyme (Unspecified)
EnzymeUnspecified  ·  No known concerns
Processing aid enzyme listed on the label without further specification (common for e.g. amylase in baked goods).
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
L-Cysteine
E920  ·  No known concerns
Amino acid used as a dough conditioner to improve elasticity in commercial bread. Often derived from feathers, hair, or synthesized microbially.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
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 Oil
VegOil  ·  No known concerns
General term for oil pressed from plant sources such as soybean, sunflower, or rapeseed, used for cooking and frying.
Partially Hydrogenated Oil
PBO  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: FDA, WHO
Source of industrial trans fats. Severely increases LDL cholesterol and cardiac disease risk. Strictly regulated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yeast
Yeast  ·  No known concerns
Single-celled fungus used to ferment dough for bread and beer, or as a nutritional supplement (nutritional yeast).
DATEM (Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters)
E472e  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Emulsifier and dough strengthener used in bread and cakes. Generally safe at permitted levels.
Polyglycerol Esters
E475  ·  −2 pts
Emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids, used to blend oil and water in baked goods, margarine, and whipped toppings.
Sodium/Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids (E470)
E470  ·  −3 pts
Emulsifier / anti-caking agent derived from fatty acids.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Propylene Glycol
E1520  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Humectant and carrier solvent. Generally safe in food; also used in antifreeze at high concentrations.
Egg
Egg  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.
Invert Sugar
InvertSugar  ·  −8 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Hydrolysed sucrose syrup used in confectionery.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Calcium Propionate
E282  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Antifungal preservative used in sliced breads. May cause behavioral changes or migraines in sensitive children.
Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)
VanillinCompound  ·  No known concerns
Vanillin flavour compound; chemically distinct from ethyl vanillin.
Turmeric
Turmeric  ·  No known concerns
Bright yellow spice from a root related to ginger, used in curries and valued for its curcumin content.
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