Is Latte Machiato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Barissimo
Latte Machiato is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Barissimo. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Carbonate, Carrageenan affect the overall evaluation.
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
Carrageenan is a thickening agent that may raise concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
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 74% whole milk, providing a creamy texture and natural flavor.
- 17% Arabica coffee offers a rich coffee taste, enhancing the overall beverage experience.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickening agent that may raise concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Sodium carbonate is a synthetic stabilizer that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 soft drink.
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Is Whole Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk provides a creamy texture and natural flavor, contributing positively to the drink's 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 rich flavor profile, enhancing the beverage's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Arabica-Kaffee
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Is Cream safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and smoothness to the drink, improving mouthfeel and flavor.
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 for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
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 not align with clean ingredient preferences, raising quality concerns.
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 that may raise concerns due to its potential digestive issues and synthetic nature.
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: 3854599
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Allergens detected: milk
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