Is Cono Gelato Amarena Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Amo Essere Eccellente
This page reviews Cono Gelato Amarena by Amo Essere Eccellente 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, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Sodium Alginate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and preservatives further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Presence of glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about high sweetness and potential over-processing.
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 fresh pasteurized milk and cream, indicating a dairy-rich base that supports a creamy texture.
- Includes natural flavors and fruit components like candied cherries, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Presence of glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about high sweetness and potential over-processing.
- Contains artificial colors (anthocyanins) and preservatives (sodium alginate, carrageenan), which may indicate lower quality.
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 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 may lack some nutritional benefits of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE scremato reidratato
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used in the cone, contributing to texture but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: farina di FRUMENTO
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: olio di cocco
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener, contributing to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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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 lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Fresh Pasteurized Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Fresh Pasteurized Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Fresh pasteurized skimmed milk adds a creamy texture and is a good source of calcium, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE scremato fresco pastorizzato
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary component for texture and consistency, contributing to the overall mouthfeel of the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and color but is often processed, which may reduce its natural benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao magro
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Is Fresh Pasteurized Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Fresh Pasteurized Cream is used here as base. Fresh cream enhances the richness and mouthfeel of the ice cream, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PANNA fresca pastorizzata
Read the full ingredient profile for Fresh Pasteurized Cream
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Is Candied Cherry safe in this dessert?
Medium
Candied Cherry is used here as flavor. Candied cherries provide flavor and texture but often contain added sugars and preservatives, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ciliegia candita
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance sweetness but may contribute to excessive sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: destrosio
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to the structure and creaminess of the ice cream, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteine del LATTE
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener, improving texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido di tapioca
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and can raise concerns about processed ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante: mono - e digliceridi degli acidi grassi
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed additives in food.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizzanti: alginato di sodio
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a thickener that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: carragenina
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Is Pectins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelifying agent. Pectins are natural gelling agents that improve texture but can be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelifying agent
Original: pectine
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising questions about their quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi naturali
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to balance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidificante: acido citrico
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Is Caramel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel is used here as colorant. Caramel adds color and flavor but is often processed, which may reduce its natural benefits.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramello semplice
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: 4137933
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