Is Freia Karamellpudding Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez Norge As
This page reviews Freia Karamellpudding by Mondelez Norge As as a food. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Carrageenan.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes sugar and several additives like carrageenan and artificial colors, indicating a highly processed product with potential quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 carrageenan, a thickener that provides texture and stability to the pudding.
- Uses natural colorants like annatto extracts, which are derived from plants.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Carrageenan is a controversial thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the pudding but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is used to thicken and stabilize the pudding but has been associated with digestive issues in some studies.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: karragenan
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Is Processed Eucheuma Seaweed safe in this food?
Medium
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed is used here as thickener. Processed eucheuma seaweed is used for its gelling properties, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: bearbeidet eucheuma-tang
Read the full ingredient profile for Processed Eucheuma Seaweed
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: johannesbrødkjernemel
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Is Milk Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as flavor. Milk protein is added for flavor enhancement, but it may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: melkeprotein
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Is Annatto Extracts safe in this food?
Medium
Annatto Extracts is used here as colorant. Annatto extracts are natural colorants that provide a yellow-orange hue but can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: anattoekstrakter
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Is Caramel safe in this food?
Medium
Caramel is used here as colorant. Caramel is used for coloring and flavoring but is often associated with artificial additives in processed foods.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: karamell
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: 4095458
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Allergens detected: milk
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