Is Alfredo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trattoria Alfredo
This page reviews Alfredo by Trattoria Alfredo as a food. 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like smoked ham and mozzarella are acceptable but indicate moderate processing.
Main concern
Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about overall quality.
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 mozzarella and emmental, which are quality dairy ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Includes natural herbs like basil and oregano, enhancing taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about overall quality.
- Includes preservatives like ascorbic acid, which indicate a level of processing that may affect quality.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Smoked Cooked Ham safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Cooked Ham is used here as flavor. Smoked cooked ham adds flavor but is processed and contains preservatives, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 12,5% jambon cuit supérieur fumé
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Is Mozzarella safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as flavor. Mozzarella is a quality cheese that contributes to the product's flavor and texture, indicating a positive aspect of the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 10% mozzarella
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Is Emmental safe in this food?
Good
Emmental is used here as flavor. Emmental cheese adds a distinct flavor and is a quality dairy ingredient, supporting the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 5,5% emmental
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Is Double Concentrated Tomatoes safe in this food?
Medium
Double Concentrated Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Double concentrated tomatoes enhance flavor but are processed, which raises some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 5% double concentré de tomates
Read the full ingredient profile for Double Concentrated Tomatoes
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined ingredient that adds sweetness but raises concerns about health and quality due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that contributes to the texture of the product without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: levure boulangère
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Is Onions safe in this food?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions add flavor and are a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oignons
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is a common additive that raises some concerns about sodium content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, which is processed and may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de maïs
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavoring agent that enhances taste without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ail
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Is Virgin Olive Oil safe in this food?
Good
Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Virgin olive oil is a quality ingredient that adds flavor and health benefits, positively impacting the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile d'olive vierge
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil is a natural herb that enhances flavor and contributes positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: basilic
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Is Oregano safe in this food?
Good
Oregano is used here as natural_extract. Oregano is a natural herb that adds flavor and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: origan
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: 3845180
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