Is Clotted Cream Fudge Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asda Exceptional
Asda Exceptional's Clotted Cream Fudge Yogurt is reviewed here as a dairy. 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, Light Soft Brown Sugar, Golden Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This yogurt contains a mix of ingredients including whole milk yogurt and clotted cream, but also includes sugar and sweeteners, raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and flavorings further impacts its safety profile.
Main concern
Includes multiple sugars, such as sugar and light soft brown sugar, which raise concerns about excessive 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 live bacterial cultures like Bifidobacterium, which can support gut health.
- Whole milk yogurt provides a creamy texture and contributes to the overall flavor profile.
Concerns
- Includes multiple sugars, such as sugar and light soft brown sugar, which raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Artificial color (plain caramel) and flavorings indicate a processed composition, which may affect quality.
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 dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Whole Milk Yogurt safe in this dairy?
Good
Whole Milk Yogurt is used here as base. Whole milk yogurt serves as the primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture and beneficial probiotics for digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole Milk Yogurt
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Is Whipping Cream safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whipping Cream is used here as base. Whipping cream adds richness and creaminess to the yogurt, but its high fat content raises some concerns about overall healthiness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whipping Cream (Milk)
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high sugar content which can lead to health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Light Soft Brown Sugar safe in this dairy?
Bad
Light Soft Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Light soft brown sugar, a mix of sugar and cane molasses, adds sweetness but also increases the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Light Soft Brown Sugar [Sugar, Cane Molasses]
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Is Golden Syrup safe in this dairy?
Bad
Golden Syrup is used here as sweetener. Golden syrup is a sugar syrup that adds sweetness and flavor, further contributing to the high sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Golden Syrup
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as sweetener. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but is high in sugar and lacks the nutritional benefits of whole milk.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk [Skimmed Milk, Sugar]
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Clotted Cream safe in this dairy?
Medium
Clotted Cream is used here as base. Clotted cream adds a rich flavor and creamy texture, but its high fat content raises concerns about healthiness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Clotted Cream (Milk)
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Is Maize Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Maize starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maize Starch
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Is Unsalted Butter safe in this dairy?
Medium
Unsalted Butter is used here as base. Unsalted butter contributes to the creaminess and flavor, but its saturated fat content may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Unsalted Butter (Milk)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve the yogurt, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Colour safe in this dairy?
Bad
Colour is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is an artificial color used to enhance appearance, which raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour (Plain Caramel)
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Is Flavourings safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are added to enhance taste but may include artificial components, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavourings
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Live Bacterial Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Bacterial Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live bacterial cultures like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus are beneficial for gut health and contribute to the yogurt's probiotic content.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Live Bacterial Cultures [Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus]
Read the full ingredient profile for Live Bacterial Cultures
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: 3963452
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Allergens detected: milk
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