Is Double Cream Choc Chip & Mint Flavoured Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Parmalat
Double Cream Choc Chip & Mint Flavoured Yogurt is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Parmalat. 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 Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Flavouring, Ammonia Caramel affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This yogurt contains several processed ingredients, including potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative and E412 as a stabilizer. These additives indicate a moderate level of processing and raise some quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains multiple stabilizers (E412, E1422) which may raise concerns about processing.
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.
- Double cream provides a rich texture, enhancing mouthfeel.
- Milk and cream are primary ingredients, indicating dairy base.
- Potassium sorbate is effective in preventing spoilage.
Concerns
- Contains multiple stabilizers (E412, E1422) which may raise concerns about processing.
- Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative, indicating less natural composition.
- Hydrogenated vegetable fat in the chocolate crumb raises quality concerns.
- Presence of maltodextrin suggests added processing and potential quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.
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Is Pasteurized Cow S Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Cow S Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized cow's milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy base for the yogurt.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurised cow's milk
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the yogurt.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cream
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the yogurt, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrup (sugar, water, milk chocolate crumb compound (sugar, maltodextrin, hydrogenated vegetable fat, flavouring, soy flavourings, ammonia caramel, acidity regulators (E330, E331(iii)), stabiliser (E412), anti-foaming, natamycin (E235))
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a thickening agent derived from starch, contributing to texture but indicating processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat safe in this dairy?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a processed fat that raises concerns about trans fats and overall health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hydrogenated vegetable fat
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
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Is Flavouring safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may include artificial components, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is Soy Flavourings safe in this dairy?
Medium
Soy Flavourings is used here as flavor. Soy flavourings are used to enhance taste but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy flavourings
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Is Ammonia Caramel safe in this dairy?
Bad
Ammonia Caramel is used here as colorant. Ammonia caramel is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ammonia caramel
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Is Acidity Regulators safe in this dairy?
Medium
Acidity Regulators is used here as buffer. Acidity regulators (E330, E331(iii)) help maintain pH balance but indicate processing and potential synthetic origins.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: acidity regulators (E330, E331(iii))
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Is Stabiliser safe in this dairy?
Medium
Stabiliser is used here as stabilizer. Stabiliser (E412) is used to maintain texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (E412)
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Is Anti Foaming safe in this dairy?
Bad
Anti Foaming is used here as antifoam. Anti-foaming agents are synthetic additives that may raise concerns about overall product quality.
Role in formula: antifoam
Original: anti-foaming
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Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin (E235) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natamycin (E235)
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Is Gelatine safe in this dairy?
Medium
Gelatine is used here as stabilizer. Gelatine is a stabilizer derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatine
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Is Reconstituted Skim Milk Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Reconstituted Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Reconstituted skim milk powder is used to enhance texture but indicates processing and potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reconstituted skim milk powder
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Is Yoghurt Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Yoghurt Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Yoghurt cultures are beneficial bacteria that contribute to fermentation and potential probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Yoghurt cultures
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative (potassium sorbate (E202))
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: 4021568
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