Is Latte Frappe Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Barissimo Coffee
Latte Frappe is a soft drink from Barissimo Coffee. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Dextrose, Natural And Artificial Flavors.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40) and preservatives (carrageenan), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of non-dairy creamer and high sugar content further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40), raising safety 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 coffee (arabica), providing a caffeine source.
- Includes toffee bits, adding a unique flavor profile.
Concerns
- Contains multiple artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40), raising safety concerns.
- Non-dairy creamer includes sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
- High sugar content from various sources, contributing to overall health concerns.
- Carrageenan is present, which has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This soft drink may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns due to its high caloric content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Non Dairy Creamer safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Non Dairy Creamer is used here as base. Non-dairy creamer is used to provide creaminess but contains sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, and other processed ingredients that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-dairy creamer (coconut oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate [a milk derivative], sugar, dipotassium phosphate, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, silicon dioxide, mono - and diglycerides, salt, carrageenan, natural and artificial flavors, artificial color)
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and protein but is a processed dairy product that may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat dry milk
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Is Dextrose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels and contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Toffee Bits safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Toffee Bits is used here as flavor. Toffee bits add flavor but contain sugar and dairy butter, contributing to the overall sugar and fat content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: toffee bits (sugar, dairy butter, almonds, contains 2% or less of: sweetened condensed milk [milk, sugar], milk chocolate [sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, nonfat milk, butter fat, lactose, salt, soy lecithin, natural flavor], salt, chocolate, sunflower oil)
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. These flavors enhance taste but can be synthetic and may raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural and artificial flavors
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as base. Coffee (arabica) provides a natural source of caffeine and flavor, contributing positively to the beverage's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: coffee (arabica)
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, though its presence in moderation is common in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and some antioxidants but is processed with alkali, which may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa powder (processed with alkali)
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Is Gum Blend safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Gum Blend is used here as thickener. The gum blend (cellulose gum, xanthan gum) is used for texture but can be considered a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gum blend (cellulose gum, xanthan gum)
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Silicon Dioxide is used here as anti-caking agent. Silicon dioxide is used to prevent clumping but is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about its long-term safety.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent)
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Is Caramel Color safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that can be associated with health concerns, particularly in large quantities.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color (fd,c yellow #5 lake, fd,c red #40 lake, fd,c yellow #6 lake, fd,c blue #1 lake)
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Is Fd C Yellow 5 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow #5 is an artificial color linked to allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fd,c yellow #5
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Is Fd C Yellow 6 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow #6 is another artificial color that may cause allergic reactions and is considered a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fd,c yellow #6
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: 3870444
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , tree nuts (almonds)
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