Is Jumbo Duo Pasta Hazelnut & White Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Duo Pasta
This page reviews Jumbo Duo Pasta Hazelnut & White Cream by Duo Pasta 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: Sugar, Palm Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm oil, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of milk powder and hazelnuts indicates allergenic potential, affecting overall safety.
Main concern
Includes sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 hazelnuts (6.5%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Natural vanilla aroma enhances the product's sensory profile without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
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.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is a processed oil used for texture and stability, but its health implications can vary based on processing methods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: plantaardige oliën (raapzaad)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is often criticized for its environmental impact and health concerns, making its presence a significant drawback in this product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm
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Is Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but poses allergenic risks for those sensitive to dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere MELKpoeder
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Is Hazelnut safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnut is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a rich flavor and are a source of healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: HAZELNOOT
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate used for texture but is processed and can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is often derived from soy or egg, which may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: lecithinen
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Is Natural Vanilla Aroma safe in this food?
Good
Natural Vanilla Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla aroma enhances flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk vanille-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: 4216441
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnut
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