Is Il Meglio Heidelbeere Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Xx:bon-gelati
Il Meglio Heidelbeere is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Xx:bon-gelati. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers raises concerns about the overall quality and processing level.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers raises concerns about the overall quality and processing level.
Main concern
Includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners that may 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 blueberry puree (3.5%) and blueberry juice (3%), providing some natural fruit content.
- Natural flavors like Bourbon vanilla enhance the taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners that may raise quality concerns.
- Emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides and guar gum indicate a highly processed product.
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 Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary base for this ice cream, providing creaminess and flavor. Its quality is generally high, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Entrahmte Milch
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the texture and consistency of the ice cream, ensuring it remains smooth and palatable.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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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 enhances sweetness but raises concerns about its health implications due to high processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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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 the flavor but is associated with various health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess and richness to the ice cream, but its saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product contributes to the protein content and texture of the ice cream, but its processing level may vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
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Is Blueberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Blueberry Puree is used here as flavor. Blueberry puree provides natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's fruit content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Heidelbeermark
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is another processed sweetener that enhances sweetness but may raise concerns about its health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Blueberry Juice From Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Blueberry Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Blueberry juice adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall fruitiness of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Heidelbeersaft aus Heidelbeersaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Blueberry Juice From Concentrate
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but is also a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter contributes to the creaminess and mouthfeel of the ice cream, providing a rich texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture and prevent separation, but their processed nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Mono-und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren*)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate helps regulate acidity, contributing to flavor balance, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Natriumcitrate
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Plant Juice Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Medium
Plant Juice Concentrates is used here as colorant. Plant juice concentrates provide color but are processed ingredients that may not contribute significantly to quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbende Pflanzensaftkonzentrate (schwarze Karotte, Rote Bete, Holunderbeere)
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Is Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural Bourbon vanilla flavor enhances the taste profile without synthetic additives, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Bourbon Vanille-Aroma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3859646
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , soy , tree nuts , peanuts
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