Is Creamy Cappuccino Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee's Creamy Cappuccino is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Potassium Phosphates.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Stabilisers like potassium phosphates and sodium citrates are present, indicating some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup 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 (12%), providing a familiar flavor profile for cappuccino lovers.
- Includes skimmed milk powder and whole milk powder, contributing to a creamy texture.
- Vegetarian-friendly, making it suitable for those avoiding meat products.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise health concerns.
- Presence of stabilisers like potassium phosphates and sodium citrates indicates processing.
- May contain allergens such as soy and gluten, limiting its suitability for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skimmed Milk Powder (22%)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels in the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that adds creaminess but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Oil
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee (12%) provides the characteristic flavor of cappuccino, sourced from instant and ground coffee, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Coffee* (12%) (Instant Coffee, Roasted and Ground Coffee)
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds richness and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole Milk Powder (5%)
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Is Potassium Phosphates safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Phosphates is used here as stabilizer. Potassium phosphates are used as stabilisers in this product, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisers (Potassium Phosphates, Sodium Citrates)
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Citrates is used here as stabilizer. Sodium citrates serve as stabilisers, indicating processing and raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Sodium Citrates
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this product, contributing to the overall taste profile without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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: 3944430
More from this brand: Costa Coffee products in Zerotox
Similar products: soft_drink in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: soy , gluten
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