Is Burrata Al Tartufo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Despar Premium
Despar Premium's Burrata Al Tartufo is reviewed here as a dairy. 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 Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and truffle butter, which raises quality concerns. The presence of processed ingredients affects the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 pasteurized milk and cream, which are generally safe and provide a rich texture.
- Truffle butter adds a unique flavor profile, enhancing the culinary experience.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- The presence of aroma indicates potential artificial flavoring, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its safety is ensured through pasteurization.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurisierte Milch
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream contributes to the rich and smooth texture of the burrata, enhancing its mouthfeel and flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: 41% Sahne
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Is Truffle Butter safe in this dairy?
Medium
Truffle Butter is used here as flavor. Truffle butter adds a distinct flavor, but its composition includes artificial aroma, which raises quality concerns regarding naturalness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 3% Trüffelbutter (Butter, 0,1% Weißer Trüffel [Tuber magnatum Pico], Salz unjodiert, Aroma)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity, contributing to the flavor and preservation of the product without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säure - regulator: Milchsäure
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about the inclusion of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Microbial Rennet is used here as stabilizer. Microbial rennet is used for curdling milk, providing a vegetarian-friendly option for cheese production without safety issues.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: mikrobielles Lab
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: 4247882
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Allergens detected: milk
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