Is Chocolate Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Il Gigante
Chocolate Cake is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Il Gigante. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like whole milk and butter indicate dairy presence, affecting overall quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like whole milk and butter indicate dairy presence, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
Contains modified starch and emulsifiers, which are processed ingredients with potential quality 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 chocolate (6%) and cocoa (4.5%), providing a rich flavor profile.
- Includes whole milk and butter, which contribute to a creamy texture.
- Uses eggs (10%), which enhance the cake's structure and moisture.
- Incorporates natural ingredients like flour and cocoa powder.
Concerns
- Contains modified starch and emulsifiers, which are processed ingredients with potential quality concerns.
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener that may raise health concerns.
- Presence of sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate as leavening agents indicates chemical processing.
- Contains added sugars and dextrose, which contribute to overall sugar content.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in the cake, aiding in the mixing of dry ingredients and contributing to moisture.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness and moisture retention, but its processed nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: destrosio
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Chocolate safe in this food?
Good
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate (6%) adds rich flavor and depth to the cake, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cioccolato 6%
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder (2.9%) enhances the chocolate flavor and provides a rich color, indicating quality cocoa use.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao in polvere
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Is Modified Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Modified potato starch is used for texture improvement but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificato di patata
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Is Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante: mono-e digliceridi degli acidi grassi
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient providing structure and texture to the cake, indicating quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: farina di GRANO tenero tipo 00
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Is Butter safe in this food?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, contributing positively to the cake's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: BURRO
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Is Whole Milk safe in this food?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk enhances creaminess and moisture, indicating a richer flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE intero frescCo pastorizzato
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, essential for the cake's texture and stability.
Role in formula: base
Original: UOVA 10%
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Is Baking Agents Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Sodium Bicarbonate Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Baking Agents Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Sodium Bicarbonate Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. These chemical leavening agents help the cake rise but indicate a processed composition.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: agenti lievitanti: pirofosfato acido di sodio, bicarbonato di sodio, bicarbonato d'ammonio
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Barley Malt safe in this food?
Medium
Barley Malt is used here as flavor. Barley malt adds flavor complexity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malto d'ORZO
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: 4141012
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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