Is Colombian Arabica Coffee Glace Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte D'Or
This page reviews Colombian Arabica Coffee Glace by Carte D'Or as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Fructose, Caramelized Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural coffee flavoring and cocoa paste indicates some natural elements.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises 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 Colombian Arabica coffee, providing a distinct flavor profile.
- Natural coffee flavoring enhances the overall taste without synthetic additives.
- Cocoa paste adds depth to the flavor, contributing to a richer experience.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises quality concerns.
- Stabilizers like guar gum and carob bean flour indicate a highly processed composition.
- Presence of concentrated skimmed milk and lactose may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Rehydrated Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rehydrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing creaminess but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé réhydraté
Read the full ingredient profile for Rehydrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to a processed profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: CRÈME (12%)
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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 raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Concentrated Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Concentrated skimmed milk provides creaminess but is processed, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Fructose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness but is a processed ingredient, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEURRE concentré
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Is Arabica Coffee safe in this dessert?
Good
Arabica Coffee is used here as flavor. Arabica coffee provides a distinct flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café arabica (1,5%)
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Is Cocoa Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Paste is used here as flavor. Cocoa paste adds depth and richness to the flavor profile, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de cacao (1%)
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. Lactose and milk proteins contribute to texture and flavor but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Caramelized Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre caramélisé
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Sugar Syrup
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Is Natural Coffee Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Coffee Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural coffee flavor enhances the overall taste without synthetic additives, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de café
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Is Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. Generic flavoring may include synthetic components, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds a smooth texture and richness, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao (0,3%)
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and carob bean flour help maintain texture but indicate a processed composition.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara)
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Is Emulsifier safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (from vegetable origin) help blend ingredients but are processed, raising concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (d'origine végétale))
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Is Coffee Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Coffee Extract is used here as natural_extract. Coffee extract enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extrait de café
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: 4205963
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Allergens detected: milk
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