Is Frozen Tiramisu Style Puff Pastry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Picard
Picard's Frozen Tiramisu Style Puff Pastry is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Emulsifiers Lecithins Mono And Diglycerides.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives and stabilizers indicates a mixed quality profile.
Main concern
Presence of glucose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and 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 natural coffee flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
- Includes cocoa powder, which adds a rich flavor and is a natural ingredient.
Concerns
- Presence of glucose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.
- Emulsifiers like lecithins and mono- and diglycerides indicate a level of processing that may affect quality.
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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Rehydrated Skimmed Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Rehydrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a dairy base. Its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Lait_ écrémé réhydraté
Read the full ingredient profile for Rehydrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Liquid Fresh Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Liquid Fresh Cream is used here as base. Liquid fresh cream contributes to the texture and richness of the product, but its dairy origin may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: _crème_ fraîche liquide (_lait_)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is used for texture and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse de coprah
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate adds protein content but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: concentré de protéines de _lactosérum_ en poudre (_lait_)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Soluble Coffee safe in this food?
Good
Soluble Coffee is used here as flavor. Soluble coffee provides a distinct coffee flavor, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café soluble
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Is Natural Coffee Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Coffee Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural coffee flavoring enhances taste but may still be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de café
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that contributes to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre caramélisé
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Is Emulsifiers Lecithins Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Bad
Emulsifiers Lecithins Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers are used to stabilize the mixture but raise concerns about the level of processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants (lécithines, mono - et diglycérides d’acides gras d’origine végétale)
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Is Mascarpone safe in this food?
Medium
Mascarpone is used here as base. Mascarpone adds creaminess and flavor but is a dairy product that may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: _mascarpone_ 0,4% [mascarpone (_lait_), acidifiant : acide citrique]
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Stabilizers Carob Bean Flour Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizers Carob Bean Flour Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers help maintain texture but indicate processing, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar)
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: 3657218
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Allergens detected: milk
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