Is Cappelletti Ricotta Basil Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Deluxe
Deluxe's Cappelletti Ricotta Basil is reviewed here as a food. 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes ricotta cheese and various flours, but also contains sugar and sunflower oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients affects the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
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 ricotta cheese, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Includes basil and chives, adding natural herbs for enhanced taste.
- Uses durum wheat semolina, a high-quality grain for pasta.
- Eggs from cage-free hens contribute to better animal welfare.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
- Sunflower oil is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
- Presence of low-fat quark may indicate lower quality dairy content.
- Includes iodized salt, which may not be necessary for all consumers.
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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this food?
Medium
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is the primary ingredient providing structure to the pasta. While it is a good source of carbohydrates, its processing level raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hartweizengrieß
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation in pasta. It is a natural ingredient with no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Whole Egg safe in this food?
Good
Whole Egg is used here as base. Whole eggs contribute to the richness and binding of the pasta. They are a natural source of protein and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollei
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for moisture and texture in the pasta. However, it is a refined oil, which raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Ricotta Cheese is used here as base. Ricotta cheese adds creaminess and flavor to the filling. It is a dairy product with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkeneiweißkäse (Ricotta)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a souring agent in the cheese. It is generally safe but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is added for flavor and iodine supplementation. While beneficial, it may not be necessary for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included in the filling, contributing to sweetness but raising concerns about unnecessary added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile of the filling, contributing to a more complex taste without negative health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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: 3898085
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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