Is Fresh Raviolini - Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
This page reviews Fresh Raviolini - Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata by Aldi as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of mozzarella and burrata cheese indicates a dairy-rich product, while the use of preservatives raises some concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of mozzarella and burrata cheese indicates a dairy-rich product, while the use of preservatives raises some concerns.
Main concern
Contains sodium citrate as an acid regulator, which is a synthetic ingredient 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 mozzarella and burrata cheese, which provide a rich flavor and creamy texture.
- Includes cherry tomato puree, adding natural sweetness and flavor.
- The use of basil enhances the overall taste profile with a fresh herb note.
Concerns
- Contains sodium citrate as an acid regulator, which is a synthetic ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- The presence of sunflower oil, a refined oil, raises questions about processing and quality.
- Includes breadcrumbs, which may contain additives and reduce overall ingredient 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 food and why it matters.
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Is Milk Protein Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Protein Cheese is used here as base. Milk protein cheese is used for its creamy texture and flavor. However, it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkeneiweißkäse
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Is Cherry Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Cherry Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Cherry tomato puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste of the raviolini.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kirschtomatenpüree
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese provides a rich, creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mozzarella-Käse
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, which raises concerns about processing quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Breadcrumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumbs is used here as base. Breadcrumbs provide texture but may contain additives and are often made from refined flour, which can lower overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Paniermehl
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein but also indicating processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Burrata Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Burrata Cheese is used here as base. Burrata cheese adds a rich, creamy element to the raviolini, enhancing flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Burrata-Käse
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as flavor. Basil adds a fresh herbal note, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Basilikum
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute significantly to quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl
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Is Dried Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Dried Tomato is used here as flavor. Dried tomatoes provide concentrated flavor and nutrients, positively impacting the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sonnengetrocknete Tomate
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Is Inulin safe in this food?
Medium
Inulin is used here as stabilizer. Inulin is a soluble fiber used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Inulin
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Is Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Cheese is used here as base. Cheese adds flavor and richness, contributing positively to the overall quality of the raviolini.
Role in formula: base
Original: Käse
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Is Semolina safe in this food?
Medium
Semolina is used here as base. Semolina is used for texture in the dough but is a refined grain product, which may lower overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hartweizengrieß
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide richness and structure to the dough, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eier
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: 3856676
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Allergens detected: soy
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