Is Leek Tart Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Leader Price
Leader Price's Leek Tart is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Lactose, Milk Proteins.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like cream and cheese, which raise quality concerns. The presence of lactose and milk proteins may affect those with sensitivities.
Main concern
Contains cream and cheese, which are processed dairy ingredients that may raise quality 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 leeks (18.5%), providing a natural vegetable component.
- Includes eggs from free-range hens, indicating better animal welfare standards.
- Uses wheat flour and rice flour, contributing to the tart's structure.
Concerns
- Contains cream and cheese, which are processed dairy ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
- Includes lactose and milk proteins, which could be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Presence of multiple allergens like celery and shellfish raises safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure for the tart, but it is a refined ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a basic ingredient that helps in the dough formation, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: eau
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Is Leeks safe in this food?
Good
Leeks is used here as natural_extract. Leeks provide flavor and nutrition, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: poireaux
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Is Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: crème fraîche
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs from free-range hens enhance the product's quality and animal welfare standards.
Role in formula: base
Original: œufs
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Is White Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
White Cheese is used here as base. White cheese contributes to texture and flavor but is a processed dairy product with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fromage blanc
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and moisture but is a refined oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de colza
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Is Emmental Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Emmental Cheese is used here as base. Emmental cheese adds flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: emmental
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture but is a refined ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de riz
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Is Lactose safe in this food?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, which may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this food?
Bad
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins are added for texture but can be problematic for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéines de lait
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fécule
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper adds flavor and has no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poivre
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Is Nutmeg safe in this food?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg is a natural spice that enhances flavor without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: muscade
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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: 3650364
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Allergens detected: celery , shellfish , mollusks , mustard , fish
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