Is Birra Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Angelo Poretti
Birra is one of the alcoholic beverage products analyzed by Zerotox for Angelo Poretti. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes malted barley, glucose syrup, and yeast. The presence of glucose syrup raises concerns about processed ingredients, impacting the overall quality rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes malted barley, glucose syrup, and yeast. The presence of glucose syrup raises concerns about processed ingredients, impacting the overall quality rating.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about ingredient 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
- Malted barley is a natural ingredient that contributes to the beer's flavor and body.
- Hops are used for bitterness and aroma, enhancing the beer's overall profile.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- The inclusion of multiple processed ingredients indicates a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this alcoholic beverage.
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Is Water safe in this alcoholic beverage?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is the primary ingredient in beer, providing the necessary liquid base for fermentation and flavor extraction.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACQUA
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Is Malted Barley safe in this alcoholic beverage?
Good
Malted Barley is used here as base. Malted barley is essential for fermentation, contributing sugars and flavors to the beer. It is a natural and traditional ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: MALTO D'ORZO
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Is Barley safe in this alcoholic beverage?
Good
Barley is used here as base. Barley is a cereal grain that provides fermentable sugars and contributes to the beer's body and mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: ORZO
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this alcoholic beverage?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds fermentable sugars but raises concerns about the overall naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SCIROPPO DI GLUCOSIO
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Is Hops safe in this alcoholic beverage?
Good
Hops is used here as flavor. Hops are used for bitterness and aroma, balancing the sweetness of the malt and enhancing the beer's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LUPPOLO
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Is Yeast safe in this alcoholic beverage?
Good
Yeast is used here as fermentation. Yeast is crucial for fermentation, converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, thus playing a vital role in beer production.
Role in formula: fermentation
Original: LIEVITO
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: 4132349
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Allergens detected: barley
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