Italian with Mascarpone product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Italian with Mascarpone Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ben's Original

This page reviews Italian with Mascarpone by Ben's Original as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavoring Agents.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes parboiled long-grain rice and mascarpone, but also contains flavoring agents and salt, indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns.

Main concern

The presence of flavoring agents raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.

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

  • Parboiled long-grain rice is a staple ingredient, providing a base for the dish.
  • Mascarpone adds a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • The presence of flavoring agents raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
  • High salt content from added salt may pose health concerns for sodium intake.

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.

  • Is Parboiled Long Grain Rice safe in this food?

    Medium

    Parboiled Long Grain Rice is used here as base. Parboiled long-grain rice serves as the main ingredient, providing a filling base. However, its processing may reduce some nutritional value.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: damagegarter parboiled Langkornreis

    Read the full ingredient profile for Parboiled Long Grain Rice

  • Is Double Mark safe in this food?

    Medium

    Double Mark is used here as base. Double mark is a processed ingredient that may contribute to texture but raises concerns about its processing level.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: doppelt mark

  • Is Mascarpone safe in this food?

    Good

    Mascarpone is used here as base. Mascarpone is a creamy cheese that enhances flavor and texture, contributing positively to the dish's richness.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: mascarpone (aus Milch)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Mascarpone

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive use can lead to health issues related to sodium intake.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Salz

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Flavoring Agents safe in this food?

    Bad

    Flavoring Agents is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents are synthetic additives that may not provide any nutritional benefits and raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: riches Aroma

    Read the full ingredient profile for Flavoring Agents

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: 3708832

More from this brand: Ben's Original products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Ben's Original — Italian with Mascarpone has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Ben's Original — Italian with Mascarpone 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: mascarpone. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Parboiled long-grain rice is a staple ingredient, providing a base for the dish.; Mascarpone adds a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
This product is flagged for: The presence of flavoring agents raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.; High salt content from added salt may pose health concerns for sodium intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes parboiled long-grain rice and mascarpone, but also contains flavoring agents and salt, indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ben's Original — Italian with Mascarpone has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Ben's Original — Italian with Mascarpone has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.

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