Is Caramel Butterscotch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cream-Bell
This page reviews Caramel Butterscotch by Cream-Bell as a food. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Refined Palm Oil, Permitted Stabilizing Agents, Maltodextrin.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as maltodextrin and artificial flavors, which raise quality concerns. The presence of refined palm oil and synthetic colors further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Refined palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
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 cashew nuts, providing a source of healthy fats and flavor.
- Includes milk solids, which can contribute to creaminess and taste.
Concerns
- Refined palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
- Synthetic food color (INS 102) and artificial flavors indicate a highly processed composition.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its impact on health.
- Multiple stabilizing and emulsifying agents suggest a lack of natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the product, contributing to its texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Milk Solids safe in this food?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids add creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Sollds
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Is Refined Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Refined Palm Oil is used here as base. Refined palm oil is a processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Edible (Refined Palm Oil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar in chikki adds sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Cashew Nut safe in this food?
Good
Cashew Nut is used here as base. Cashew nuts provide healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashew Nut
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Is Wheat Crunch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Crunch is used here as base. Wheat crunch adds texture but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Crunch
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Is Caramel Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Caramel Sauce is used here as flavor. Caramel sauce adds flavor but is primarily composed of sugar, raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Caramel Sauce
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Is Permitted Stabilizing Agents safe in this food?
Bad
Permitted Stabilizing Agents is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizing agents (INS 407, 412, 466) are synthetic additives that may raise concerns about their long-term health effects.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Permitted Stabilizing Agents (INS 407, 412, 466)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Permitted Emulsifying Agents safe in this food?
Bad
Permitted Emulsifying Agents is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifying agents (INS 433, 471) are synthetic and may raise concerns about their impact on health.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Permitted Emulsifying Agents (INS 433, 471)
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Is Permitted Synthetic Food Colour safe in this food?
Bad
Permitted Synthetic Food Colour is used here as colorant. Synthetic food color (INS 102) raises concerns about artificial additives and their potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 102)
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Is Nature Identical Artificial Flavouring Substances safe in this food?
Bad
Nature Identical Artificial Flavouring Substances is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring substances may pose health risks and indicate a lack of natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances (Butterscotch)
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: 4236419
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Allergens detected: cashew , wheat
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