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Is Cooking Cream UHT Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Il Gigante

Cooking Cream UHT is a dairy from Il Gigante. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Carrageenan.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

This product contains carrageenan, a thickener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature. The presence of milk indicates dairy content but does not enhance the overall quality.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns regarding digestive health.

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 suitable for cooking.
  • UHT processing extends shelf life, making it convenient for storage.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns regarding digestive health.
  • The product's composition lacks natural stabilizers, indicating a reliance on synthetic additives.

Who should avoid this product?

This dairy 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 dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing creaminess and flavor. Its natural origin supports quality but is not sufficient to offset concerns from additives.

    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 used as a thickening agent in this cream. While effective, it raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential digestive issues.

    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: 4140991

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Il Gigante — Cooking Cream UHT 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: milk. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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This product contains carrageenan, a thickener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature. The presence of milk indicates dairy content but does not enhance the overall quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains milk, providing a creamy texture suitable for cooking.; UHT processing extends shelf life, making it convenient for storage.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns regarding digestive health.; The product's composition lacks natural stabilizers, indicating a reliance on synthetic additives.. 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.
Main concerns for this product: Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may raise safety concerns regarding digestive health.; The product's composition lacks natural stabilizers, indicating a reliance on synthetic additives.. See the full list above.
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