Is Crema Alpura Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alpura
Alpura's Crema Alpura 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 Carrageenan, Artificial Flavoring.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes carrageenan and artificial flavoring, which are synthetic additives raising quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and preservatives further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
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 rich texture and flavor.
- Includes citric acid, which can enhance the product's stability.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Artificial flavoring indicates the presence of synthetic additives, which can detract from overall quality.
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 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 provides a rich texture and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: crema de leche de vaca
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for its stabilizing properties, helping to maintain product consistency and freshness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido citrico
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma guar
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium citrate acts as a stabilizer, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: citrato de sodio
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener linked to digestive issues, raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carragenina
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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 align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: alginato de sodio
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Is Carob Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carob Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is considered a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma de algarrobo
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Is Tricalcium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Tricalcium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Tricalcium phosphate is used as a stabilizer and calcium source, but its synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: estato tricalcico
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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 essential iodine, contributing positively to the product's safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal yodada
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Is Artificial Flavoring safe in this dairy?
Bad
Artificial Flavoring is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring indicates the presence of synthetic additives, which can detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sabor artificial ytamicina
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: 4065718
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Allergens detected: milk
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