Is Lemon Cheesecake Flavor Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alpro
Lemon Cheesecake Flavor is a food from Alpro. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Fructose Syrup, Modified Starch, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. However, the presence of yogurt cultures and vitamins indicates some nutritional value.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 yogurt cultures (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus) which can contribute to gut health.
- Includes vitamins B2, D2, and B12, adding nutritional benefits to the product.
- Uses natural antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract) which may help in preserving freshness.
- The presence of fruit (1.1%) in the lemon mix adds a natural flavor component.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may have questionable quality implications.
- Stabilizers like pectin can indicate a reliance on additives for texture rather than natural ingredients.
- The presence of sodium citrate and citric acid as acidity regulators suggests a highly processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, essential for texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Peeled Soybeans safe in this food?
Good
Peeled Soybeans is used here as base. Peeled soybeans provide a source of protein and are the main ingredient, contributing to the product's base.
Role in formula: base
Original: gepelde sojabonen
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice adds natural flavor and acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: citroensap uit concentraat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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Is Fruit safe in this food?
Good
Fruit is used here as flavor. The inclusion of fruit contributes to the flavor and may provide some natural sweetness and nutrients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruit
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructosestroop
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Is Tricalcium Citrate safe in this food?
Medium
Tricalcium Citrate is used here as mineral. Tricalcium citrate is a calcium source that helps in fortifying the product but is a processed form of calcium.
Role in formula: mineral
Original: calcium (tricalciumcitraat)
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural thickener used to stabilize the product, but it indicates reliance on additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: pecti - nen
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citroenzuur
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrates help in maintaining pH balance but are synthetic additives that may not be ideal.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: natriumcitraten
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient that can raise concerns about its quality and source.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd zetmeel
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural flavor enhancer that can improve taste without the concerns of processed salts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zeezout
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to synthetic flavoring agents, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Tocopherol Rich Extract safe in this food?
Good
Tocopherol Rich Extract is used here as antioxidant. This extract serves as a natural antioxidant, helping to preserve the product's freshness.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidanten (tocoferolrijk extract)
Read the full ingredient profile for Tocopherol Rich Extract
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Is Vitamin B2 safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin B2 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B2 is included for nutritional fortification, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminen B2
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Is Vitamin D2 safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin D2 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin D2 is beneficial for bone health and is added to enhance the nutritional value of the product.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminen D2
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function and is included to improve the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitaminen B12
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Is Yogurt Cultures safe in this food?
Good
Yogurt Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Yogurt cultures contribute to the fermentation process, enhancing flavor and potential probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: yoghurtculturen (S, thermophilus, L, bulgaricus)
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: 3986293
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