Cooking Cream product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cooking Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Sigma

This page reviews Cooking Cream by Sigma as a dairy. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Carrageenan.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes carrageenan, a thickener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature. The presence of milk indicates dairy content but does not enhance quality.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety 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 milk, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
  • Produced in Italy, which may imply certain quality standards.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns.
  • The presence of stabilizers indicates a processed product, reducing overall 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 dairy and why it matters.

  • Is Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, contributing to the creamy texture and flavor. Its quality is generally accepted in dairy products.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: latte

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk

  • Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener used to improve texture. Its safety has been debated, raising concerns about its use in food products.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: carragenina

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carrageenan

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: 4128365

More from this brand: Sigma products in Zerotox

Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Sigma — Cooking Cream has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns.; The presence of stabilizers indicates a processed product, reducing overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Sigma — Cooking Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains milk, providing a creamy texture and flavor.; Produced in Italy, which may imply certain quality standards.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes carrageenan, a thickener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature. The presence of milk indicates dairy content but does not enhance quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns.; The presence of stabilizers indicates a processed product, reducing overall quality.. See the full list above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns.; The presence of stabilizers indicates a processed product, reducing overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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