Is Buttermilk Lemon Waffle Cones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
xx:bon-gelati
xx:bon-gelati's Buttermilk Lemon Waffle Cones is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. However, buttermilk and lemon juice provide some natural elements.
Main concern
High in processed sugars, including glucose-fructose syrup, which raises 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 buttermilk (14%), which adds a creamy texture and flavor.
- Includes lemon juice from concentrate (9.8%), contributing natural citrus flavor.
- Uses stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum, which are generally accepted in food products.
- Natural flavors are present, indicating some level of quality in flavoring.
Concerns
- High in processed sugars, including glucose-fructose syrup, which raises health concerns.
- Contains palm kernel and palm oil, which have sustainability issues.
- Modified starch is included, which may raise concerns about processing.
- Presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Buttermilk safe in this snack?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk (14%) adds creaminess and a slight tang, enhancing the flavor profile of the waffle cone.
Role in formula: base
Original: Buttermilch (14%)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient providing structure but is a refined grain, which may have lower nutritional value compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk contributes to the creaminess and nutritional profile without adding fat, making it a favorable ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: entrahmte Milch
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice (9.8%) provides a natural citrus flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaft aus Zitronensaftkonzentrat (9,8 %)
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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Is Plant Fats safe in this snack?
Medium
Plant Fats is used here as base. Plant fats (coconut, palm kernel, palm oil) are used for texture but raise concerns regarding sustainability and health.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Kokosnuss, Palmkern, Ölpalme, in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and helps in the overall texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is another form of sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Milk Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Milk protein concentrate adds creaminess and protein but is a processed ingredient that may not be as beneficial as whole food sources.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Is Orange Juice From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice from concentrate adds a natural citrus flavor, enhancing the taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orangensaft aus Orangensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice From Concentrate
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Is Low Fat Cocoa safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa adds chocolate flavor but is processed, which may reduce its health benefits compared to natural cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmer Kakao
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Lime Juice From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lime Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lime juice from concentrate adds a zesty flavor, complementing the lemon and enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Limettensaft aus Limettensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lime Juice From Concentrate
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as fresh milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise concerns about their health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren*, Lecithine)
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers such as locust bean gum and guar gum help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that may not be beneficial.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Johannisbrotkernmehl, Guarkernmehl)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about acidity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Säureregulator: Natriumcitrate
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its health effects and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Coloring Plant Concentrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Coloring Plant Concentrates is used here as colorant. Coloring plant concentrates like carrot juice and safflower are used for color but are processed and may not provide nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbende Pflanzenkonzentrate (Karottensaft, Saflor)
Read the full ingredient profile for Coloring Plant Concentrates
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but is a vague term that may include various processed components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3859658
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