Is Bitter Orange Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Latteria Sociale Di Chiuro
Bitter Orange Yogurt is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Latteria Sociale Di Chiuro. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes yogurt made from pasteurized whole milk and live cultures, alongside a 16% bitter orange jam. The presence of sugar and pectin raises moderate concerns about processing and added sugars.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes yogurt made from pasteurized whole milk and live cultures, alongside a 16% bitter orange jam. The presence of sugar and pectin raises moderate concerns about processing and added sugars.
Main concern
The inclusion of cane sugar in the jam contributes to added sugars, which may raise health 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 live cultures which are beneficial for gut health, supporting digestive function.
- Yogurt is made from pasteurized whole milk, ensuring safety and quality in dairy processing.
Concerns
- The inclusion of cane sugar in the jam contributes to added sugars, which may raise health concerns.
- Pectin, while a natural gelling agent, indicates some level of processing in the jam component.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.
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Is Yogurt safe in this dairy?
Good
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt is made from pasteurized whole milk and live cultures, providing beneficial probiotics for digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yogurt (latte fresco pastorizzato intero, fermenti lattici vivi)
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Is Bitter Orange Jam safe in this dairy?
Medium
Bitter Orange Jam is used here as flavor. The jam contains 16% bitter oranges, sugar, and pectin, indicating moderate processing and added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: marmellata prodotta in Valtellina di arance amare 16% (arance 10% sul prodotto finito, zucchero di canna, scorza, gelificante: pectina, correttore di acidità: acido citrico)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used in the jam, contributing to sweetness but also raising concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero di canna
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural gelling agent used in the jam, indicating some processing but generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gelificante: pectina
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity in the jam, a common practice that raises moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correttore di acidità: acido citrico
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: 4133557
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