Croissant
45
Nutrition Score
Poor

Croissant

5204653003721
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
71
Hazard Score
Use with caution
44
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.
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.
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.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Cocoa Powder
CocoaPow  ·  No known concerns
Decocoated cocoa solids providing rich chocolate flavor and intense antioxidant flavonoids.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
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.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
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.
Milk Powder (Dried Milk)
MilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.
Cellulose
E460  ·  No known concerns
Plant fibre used as an anti-caking agent, thickener, and bulking agent. Non-digestible but safe.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
E466  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.
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.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Yeast
Yeast  ·  No known concerns
Single-celled fungus used to ferment dough for bread and beer, or as a nutritional supplement (nutritional yeast).
Egg
Egg  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Soybean Oil
SoybeanOil  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Vegetable oil pressed from soybeans, widely used for cooking and in processed foods. Contains soy allergen.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
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.
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.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
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