Is Danone Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Danone
Danone's Danone is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes partially skimmed pasteurized milk and sugar, alongside milk proteins and yogurt cultures. However, the presence of sugar and potential allergens raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes partially skimmed pasteurized milk and sugar, alongside milk proteins and yogurt cultures. However, the presence of sugar and potential allergens raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
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 yogurt cultures which can contribute to probiotic benefits.
- Partially skimmed milk provides a lower fat option compared to whole milk.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
- Potential allergens from cross-contamination with wheat, nuts, and eggs are noted.
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 Pasteurized Partially Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Partially Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized partially skimmed milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients while reducing fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lapte pasteurizat partial degresat
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Partially Skimmed Milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to higher calorie content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zahar
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins are included for texture and nutritional value, supporting the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteine din lapte
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Is Yogurt Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Yogurt Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Yogurt cultures are beneficial for fermentation, enhancing flavor and potentially providing probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermenti de iaurt
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: 4016862
More from this brand: Danone products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat , nuts , eggs
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