Cheesecake product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cheesecake Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Granarolo

Granarolo's Cheesecake 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 E153.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes yogurt and a cookie crumb base, but also contains several processed ingredients like modified starch and artificial color E153, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about 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 yogurt, which provides live cultures beneficial for gut health.
  • The cookie crumb base adds texture and flavor, enhancing the overall experience.

Concerns

  • Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
  • E153 is an artificial colorant that indicates the presence of synthetic additives.

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.

  • Is Whole Milk safe in this food?

    Good

    Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk is a natural ingredient providing creaminess and flavor to the yogurt base. Its quality is generally high.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: latte intero

    Read the full ingredient profile for Whole Milk

  • Is Live Cultures safe in this food?

    Good

    Live Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live cultures like Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus are beneficial for digestion and contribute to the yogurt's probiotic properties.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: fermenti lattici specifici vivi: Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus

    Read the full ingredient profile for Live Cultures

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that can raise concerns about excessive consumption.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: zucchero

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?

    Medium

    Modified Corn Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processing raises questions about its naturalness and potential additives.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: amido modificato di mais

  • Is Pectin safe in this food?

    Good

    Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to stabilize the texture of the cheesecake.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: pectina

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pectin

  • Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?

    Good

    Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich flavor and color to the cookie base, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: cacao in polvere

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Powder

  • Is E153 safe in this food?

    Bad

    E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is an artificial colorant derived from vegetable sources, indicating the presence of synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: colorante: E153

    Read the full ingredient profile for E153

  • Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this food?

    Medium

    Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent in baking, but its synthetic nature may raise concerns for some consumers.

    Role in formula: leavening agent

    Original: bicarbonato di ammonio

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ammonium Bicarbonate

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: 4150501

More from this brand: Granarolo products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Granarolo — Cheesecake 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Granarolo — Cheesecake has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes yogurt and a cookie crumb base, but also contains several processed ingredients like modified starch and artificial color E153, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains yogurt, which provides live cultures beneficial for gut health.; The cookie crumb base adds texture and flavor, enhancing the overall experience.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.; E153 is an artificial colorant that indicates the presence of synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Granarolo — Cheesecake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Granarolo products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Granarolo — Cheesecake has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole milk, live cultures, pectin. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: wheat, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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