Is Latte Macchiato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Barissimo
This page reviews Latte Macchiato by Barissimo as a soft drink. 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: Sodium Carbonate, Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium carbonate as a stabilizer and carrageenan, both of which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar also contributes to the moderate rating.
Main concern
Sodium carbonate is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns regarding processed ingredients.
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 Arabica coffee, known for its quality and flavor profile, contributing positively to the drink's taste.
- Full milk provides a creamy texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the beverage.
Concerns
- Sodium carbonate is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns regarding processed ingredients.
- Carrageenan is a thickening agent linked to digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Full Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Full Milk is used here as base. Full milk provides a creamy texture and rich flavor, contributing positively to the drink's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilch
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Is Arabica Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Arabica Coffee is used here as flavor. Arabica coffee is known for its superior flavor and aroma, enhancing the beverage's overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Arabica-Kaffee
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Is Cream safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and smoothness to the drink, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahne
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the beverage.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium carbonate is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns regarding processed ingredients in the drink.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator Natriumcarbonate
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Is Carrageenan safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickening agent linked to digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carrageen
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: 3853525
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