Is Gelato Coupes Cafe X2 Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gelato D'Italia
Gelato Coupes Cafe X2 is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Gelato D'Italia. 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 Coloring Ordinary Caramel affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and stabilizers further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Contains glucose-fructose syrup and dextrose, which are processed sugars that raise 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 cocoa powder and coffee extract, which provide flavor and potential sensory benefits.
- Includes natural thickeners like guar gum and pectins, which are generally considered safe.
Concerns
- Contains glucose-fructose syrup and dextrose, which are processed sugars that raise quality concerns.
- Includes artificial color (caramel) and emulsifiers, indicating a higher level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture and essential dairy components.
Role in formula: base
Original: L'ait écrémé
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps achieve the desired consistency in the gelato.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can raise concerns about sugar content and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose-fructose
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds creaminess but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de coco
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Good
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. Lactose and milk proteins contribute to the gelato's texture and nutritional profile, enhancing creaminess.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose et protéines du lait
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Anhydrous Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anhydrous Butter is used here as base. Anhydrous butter adds richness but is a processed dairy fat that may raise concerns about fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre anhydre
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but raises concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Coffee Pieces safe in this dessert?
Good
Coffee Pieces is used here as flavor. Coffee pieces provide flavor and texture, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the gelato.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pièces de café 1%
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient that enhances taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Thickeners Carob Bean Flour Guar Gum Pectins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Thickeners Carob Bean Flour Guar Gum Pectins is used here as thickener. These thickeners improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississants (fariñe de graines de caroube; gomme guar; pectines)
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Is Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and flavor but contains added sugars and emulsifiers, raising concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolat au lait 0.2%
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor profile and is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Coffee Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Coffee extract enhances the coffee flavor, providing a natural source of taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de café 0,14%
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Is Coloring Ordinary Caramel safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Ordinary Caramel is used here as colorant. Ordinary caramel is an artificial color that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (caramel ordinaire)
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Is Stabilizer Sodium Alginate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizer Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is used to stabilize the gelato but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant (alginate de sodium)
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may include artificial components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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: 4128426
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