Is Jam And Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tower-Gate
Jam And Cream is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Tower-Gate. The product scores 50/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose Fructose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and sugar.
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 raspberry jam, which adds fruit content and flavor.
- Wheat flour provides a base for texture and structure.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and sugar.
- Palm oil is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns.
- Includes emulsifiers like soya lecithins, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 food.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure. However, it is processed and may contain gluten, raising concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high calorie content and potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its production methods and impact on biodiversity.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oil
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and associated health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar content, raising concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert sugar syrup
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Is Raspberry Puree safe in this food?
Good
Raspberry Puree is used here as flavor. Raspberry purée adds natural fruit flavor and some nutritional value, though it is present in a small percentage.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: raspberry purée
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Is Pectins safe in this food?
Medium
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are natural gelling agents used to achieve desired texture in jams, generally considered safe but processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gelling agent: pectins
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrates act as acidity regulators, helping to balance flavor but are synthetic and raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator: sodium citrates
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that enhances flavor and preserves freshness, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid: citric acid
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Is Dried Skimmed Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Dried skimmed milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may concern lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried skimmed milk
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Is Soya Lecithins safe in this food?
Medium
Soya Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture, but they are processed and may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier: soya lecithins
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Is Raising Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents like ammonium and sodium carbonates help the product rise but are synthetic and processed.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: raising agents: ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates
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Is Flavourings safe in this food?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavourings
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health risks associated with high sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3538324
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Allergens detected: gluten
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