Is Almond Cappuccino Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte Noir
Carte Noir's Almond Cappuccino is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Sugar, E170.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar as sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Stabilizers and emulsifiers like E340 and E472e indicate processing, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises quality concerns.
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 almond powder, providing a nutty flavor and potential nutritional benefits.
- Natural flavors are included, which may enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises quality concerns.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers (E472e, E471) indicates a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, contributing to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat provides creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse de Coco
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Is Soluble Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Soluble Coffee is used here as base. Soluble coffee is a convenient form of coffee that retains flavor, contributing positively to the drink's overall profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: café soluble
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Is Almond Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Almond Powder is used here as natural_extract. Almond powder adds flavor and potential nutritional benefits, enhancing the drink's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: poudre d' AMANDE
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Is E340 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
E340 is used here as stabilizer. E340 is a stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant E340
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Is E472e safe in this soft drink?
Medium
E472e is used here as emulsifier. E472e is an emulsifier that aids in blending ingredients but indicates processing, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant E472e
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can vary in quality and may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Soy Protein safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein adds some nutritional value but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéine de SOJA
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Is E170 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
E170 is used here as anti-caking agent. E170 is an anti-caking agent that helps prevent clumping but is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: anti-agglomérant E170
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used to enhance flavor and is a common ingredient in many food products, contributing positively when used in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is E471 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is another emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but indicates processing, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant E471
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: 3512822
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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