Is Cappuccino Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte Noire
Carte Noire's Cappuccino is reviewed here as a soft drink. 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 Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Gellan Gum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes semi-skimmed milk and cane sugar, but also contains stabilizers like gellan gum and acidity regulators, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients.
Main concern
Gellan gum is a stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed 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 semi-skimmed milk, providing a dairy base that adds creaminess.
- Cane sugar is a natural sweetener, contributing to the flavor profile.
- Pure Arabica coffee enhances the beverage's quality with a rich taste.
- Low cocoa powder content adds a hint of chocolate flavor without overwhelming sweetness.
Concerns
- Gellan gum is a stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed additives.
- Sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate are acidity regulators that indicate processing.
- High sugar content from cane sugar may not be suitable for all consumers.
- The presence of soluble coffee suggests a degree of processing that may affect flavor.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Semi Skimmed Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Semi Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Semi-skimmed milk serves as the primary base, providing creaminess and a dairy flavor. Its quality is generally acceptable in beverages.
Role in formula: base
Original: _LAIT_ demi-écrémé*
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a natural sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to overall sugar content, raising concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne*
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Is Pure Arabica Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pure Arabica Coffee is used here as flavor. Pure Arabica coffee is known for its rich flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the beverage's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café soluble pur arabica*
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds a subtle chocolate flavor, but its low concentration may limit its impact on taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre*
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrate is used as an acidity regulator, indicating processing and raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citrates de sodium
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as acidulant. Sodium bicarbonate serves as an acidity regulator, which may raise concerns about the use of synthetic ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: carbonate acide de sodium
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Gellan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Gellan gum is a stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gomme gellane
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: 4114284
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