Is Crepe Base Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eurospin
Crepe Base is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Eurospin. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of eggs and wheat flour indicates a mixed ingredient profile.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial 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
- Contains olive oil, a good source of healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Eggs provide structure and moisture, enhancing the texture of the crepes.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
- Contains wheat flour, which may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Wheat Flour Type 00 safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour Type 00 is used here as base. Wheat flour type 00 is a finely milled flour used as the main ingredient for crepes, providing structure but raises gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farina di GRANO tenero tipo 00
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs contribute to the moisture and richness of the crepe batter, enhancing texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: UOVA
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydrating the flour and creating the batter consistency needed for crepes.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this food?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil adds flavor and healthy fats, improving the overall quality of the crepe base.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio extravergine d'oliva
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances the flavor of the crepes, balancing the sweetness and improving overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante: sorbato di potassio
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: 4138320
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Allergens detected: egg , wheat
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