Is Le Sfoglie Con Pomodoro E Origano Cotte Al Forno Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gran Pavesi
This page reviews Le Sfoglie Con Pomodoro E Origano Cotte Al Forno by Gran Pavesi as a snack. 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: Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm oil and modified corn starch, which raise concerns about processing and quality. The presence of dehydrated tomato and oregano adds some natural elements but does not offset the overall concerns.
Main concern
Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient that raises sustainability and health 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 dehydrated tomato and oregano, which provide some natural flavor and aroma.
- Potato flour and starch contribute to texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the snack.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient that raises sustainability and health concerns.
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the snack. It is a staple in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil And Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil And Fat is used here as base. This ingredient provides moisture and richness to the product. However, the use of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated vegetable oil and fat (palm)
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Is Potato Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Potato Flour is used here as base. Potato flour adds a unique texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the snack. It is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: potato flour
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Good
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch acts as a thickening agent, improving the texture of the snack without introducing significant health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potato starch
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup adds sweetness and moisture but is a processed sugar that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Dehydrated Tomato safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Tomato is used here as flavor. Dehydrated tomato contributes natural flavor and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated tomato 3,9%
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may include artificial components, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in savory snacks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Oregano safe in this snack?
Good
Oregano is used here as flavor. Oregano adds a natural herb flavor, contributing positively to the taste profile of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oregano 0,3%
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Is Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate is used here as raising agent. Ammonium hydrogen carbonate is used as a leavening agent, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agent: ammonium hydrogen carbonate
Read the full ingredient profile for Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate
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: 4136085
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk , soya , eggs
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