Is Inspira Lemon Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hennig-Olsen
Hennig-Olsen's Inspira Lemon Pie 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, Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and artificial colors further indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Contains glucose, a processed sugar that raises 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 lemon juice (2.5%), providing a natural citrus flavor.
- Includes stabilizers like pectin, which can improve texture and shelf life.
- Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component to the product.
- Skimmed milk and cream contribute to a creamy texture.
Concerns
- Contains glucose, a processed sugar that raises quality concerns.
- Emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides) may indicate a highly processed formulation.
- Stabilizers like carrageenan can raise safety concerns due to potential digestive issues.
- Artificial colors (lutein, annatto extracts) suggest the use of synthetic additives.
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 Skimmed Milk safe in this food?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing moisture and a creamy texture without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skummetmelk
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Is Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream (24%) adds richness and enhances the mouthfeel of the product, though it is a dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kremfløte
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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 raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Glucose safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a processed sugar that can contribute to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is used for texture and creaminess but is a processed form of milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelkpulver
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds creaminess and flavor but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolje
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice (2.5%) provides a natural tartness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sitronjuice
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may raise gluten-related concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter contributes to flavor and texture but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Bad
Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (mono - og diglyserider av fettsyrer)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Stabilizer Pectin Cellulose Gum Guar Gum Carrageenan safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer Pectin Cellulose Gum Guar Gum Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. These stabilizers improve texture and consistency but can raise safety concerns, particularly carrageenan.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (pektin, cellulosegummi, guarkjernemel, karragenan)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this food?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilje-ekstrakt
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and richness, contributing to the overall texture and flavor of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, though excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Raising Agent Sodium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agent Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is used as a leavening agent to help the product rise, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hevemiddel (natriumkarbonat)
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Is Coloring Agent Lutein Annatto Extracts safe in this food?
Bad
Coloring Agent Lutein Annatto Extracts is used here as colorant. These coloring agents are synthetic additives that raise concerns about artificial ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (lutein, annattoekstrakter)
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: 4048505
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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