Is Crema Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alpura
Alpura's Crema is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Carrageenan, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
This product contains several synthetic additives such as sodium benzoate and carrageenan, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 cream, providing a dairy base that is common in many culinary applications.
- Includes sodium citrate, which can help stabilize the product's texture.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Milk Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Cream is used here as base. Milk cream serves as the primary ingredient, providing a rich texture and flavor typical of dairy products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Crema de leche de vaca con 15% grasa
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Is Milk Protein Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Protein Concentrate is used here as base. This ingredient adds protein content but is a processed form of milk protein, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: concentrado de proteina de leche
Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in dairy products for its stabilizing properties.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido citrico
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Is Gelatin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: grenetina
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma guar
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Is Carob Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carob Gum is used here as thickener. Carob gum is used for thickening and stabilizing but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma de algarrobo
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate helps maintain pH balance and improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: citrato de sodio
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Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is used here as thickener. This synthetic thickener raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential digestive issues.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carboximetil celulosa de sodio
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as thickener. Sodium alginate is used for thickening but is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: alginato de Sodio
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a controversial thickener linked to digestive issues, raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carragenina
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Is Sodium Tripolyphosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Tripolyphosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium tripolyphosphate is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about its safety and processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tripolifostato de sodio
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Tripolyphosphate
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium phosphate is used for emulsification but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: fosfato de sodio
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt is added for flavor and to prevent iodine deficiency, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal yodada
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbato de potasio
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about its safety and potential health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: benzoato de sodio
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: 4065658
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