Is Coffee and Nougat Gelato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eskigel
Coffee and Nougat Gelato is a dessert from Eskigel. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like refined coconut oil and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Refined coconut oil and glucose syrup are processed ingredients that may raise health 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 coffee extract and chocolate, providing a rich flavor profile.
- Includes natural ingredients like honey and nuts in the nougat paste.
- Uses stabilizers like locust bean gum, which are generally accepted in food products.
- The presence of cocoa powder adds a source of antioxidants.
Concerns
- Refined coconut oil and glucose syrup are processed ingredients that may raise health concerns.
- Contains stabilizers and emulsifiers, indicating a highly processed composition.
- Lactose and milk proteins may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Potential allergen presence due to nuts and traces of soy.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder serves as a dairy base, providing creaminess but is a processed form of milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: late scremato reidratato
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Refined Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Refined Coconut Oil is used here as base. Refined coconut oil is used for texture but is a processed fat that may not be the healthiest option.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di cocco raffinato
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Chocolate And Coffee Grains safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate And Coffee Grains is used here as flavor. These grains add flavor but contain sugar and chocolate, which are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: grani al cioccolato e al caffè
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Is Liquid Coffee Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Liquid Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Liquid coffee extract provides a natural coffee flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: estratto di caffè liquido
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. These components contribute to creaminess but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lattosio e proteine del latte
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, improving texture but is a source of cholesterol.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tuorlo d'uovo
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Is Nougat Paste safe in this dessert?
Medium
Nougat Paste is used here as flavor. Nougat paste adds flavor and texture but contains sugar and nuts, which are processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pasta di torrone
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Is Stabilizers Locust Bean Gum Sodium Alginate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers Locust Bean Gum Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. These stabilizers help maintain texture but indicate a processed formulation.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizzanti: farina di semi di carrube, alginato di sodio
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Is Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers improve texture but are derived from processed fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionanti: mono - e digliceridi degli acidi grassi
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Marsala Wine safe in this dessert?
Medium
Marsala Wine is used here as flavor. Marsala wine adds flavor but is an alcoholic ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vino marsala
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste contributes flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pasta d nocciola
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and is a source of antioxidants, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao in polvere
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Is Colorant Turmeric safe in this dessert?
Medium
Colorant Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural colorant but indicates the presence of additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante: curcuma
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added for taste enhancement but may include artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi
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: 4144321
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Allergens detected: nuts , soy
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