Is Creamy Pumpkin Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Woolworths Select
This page reviews Creamy Pumpkin Soap by Woolworths Select as a other. 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: Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pumpkin and cream, but also contains modified corn starch and sugar, which raise concerns about processing and additives. Overall, the mix of ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Modified corn starch (1422) is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
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
- Pumpkin (50%) provides natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Cream (8%) adds richness and a creamy texture, enhancing the sensory experience of the product.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch (1422) is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
- Sugar is present, which indicates added sweetness and raises questions about overall healthiness.
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 other and why it matters.
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Is Pumpkin safe in this other?
Good
Pumpkin is used here as base. Pumpkin is a natural ingredient that provides flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pumpkin
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Is Water safe in this other?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this product, essential for achieving the desired consistency without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Cream safe in this other?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a creamy texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel and flavor profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream (milk)
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Is Milk safe in this other?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes to the creaminess and flavor, providing a natural dairy component that enhances the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Onion safe in this other?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth of flavor, contributing to the savory profile of the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Potato safe in this other?
Good
Potato is used here as base. Potato serves as a natural thickener and adds body to the product, enhancing texture without safety issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: potato
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Is Carrot safe in this other?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrot provides natural sweetness and color, contributing positively to the overall flavor and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrot
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Is Butter safe in this other?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (milk)
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Is Flour safe in this other?
Medium
Flour is used here as base. Flour serves as a thickening agent, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: flour (wheat flour, thiamin, folic acid)
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Is Sugar safe in this other?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which raises concerns about healthiness and potential overconsumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this other?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch (1422) is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch (1422)
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Is Salt safe in this other?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Turmeric Powder safe in this other?
Good
Turmeric Powder is used here as colorant. Turmeric powder adds natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: turmeric powder
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Is Cumin Powder safe in this other?
Good
Cumin Powder is used here as flavor. Cumin powder adds a warm, earthy flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cumin powder
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Is Nutmeg safe in this other?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg contributes a warm, aromatic flavor, enhancing the sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: nutmeg
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Is Black Pepper safe in this other?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds a mild heat and complexity to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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Is Ground Coriander safe in this other?
Good
Ground Coriander is used here as flavor. Ground coriander adds a citrusy flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ground coriander
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: 4251253
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Allergens detected: gluten , wheat , milk
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