Is Double Thick Custard Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pauls
This page reviews Double Thick Custard by Pauls as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Stabilisers 412 415 407 410 452, Flavours, Colour 160a.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk and cream, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of multiple stabilizers and artificial color raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Includes several stabilizers (412, 415, 407, 410, 452) that indicate a highly processed product with potential quality concerns.
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 and cream, which are good quality dairy ingredients contributing to a rich texture.
- Milk solids provide additional creaminess and enhance the overall mouthfeel of the custard.
Concerns
- Includes several stabilizers (412, 415, 407, 410, 452) that indicate a highly processed product with potential quality concerns.
- Artificial color (160a) suggests the product may contain synthetic additives, which can detract from its natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its quality is generally high in dairy products.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids contribute to the creaminess and richness of the custard, enhancing its overall texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Thickener 1442 From Tapioca safe in this dairy?
Medium
Thickener 1442 From Tapioca is used here as thickener. Thickener 1442 is derived from tapioca and is used to improve texture. While it is plant-based, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (1442) (from tapioca)
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth mouthfeel, enhancing the overall quality of the custard.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Stabilisers 412 415 407 410 452 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Stabilisers 412 415 407 410 452 is used here as stabilizer. These stabilizers are synthetic additives used to maintain texture and consistency, raising concerns about the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisers (412, 415, 407, 410, 452)
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Is Flavours safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavours is used here as flavor. Flavours are often artificial or synthetic, which can detract from the product's quality and natural appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavours
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Is Colour 160a safe in this dairy?
Bad
Colour 160a is used here as colorant. Color 160a is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (160a)
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: 4253234
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Allergens detected: milk
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