Is Lemon Cream Tart Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Horno De San Juan
Horno De San Juan's Lemon Cream Tart is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on E500ii, E202.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as E200 and E202 as preservatives, and E161b as a colorant, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of multiple synthetic preservatives (E200, E202) raises concerns about long-term consumption.
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 natural lemon flavoring, which enhances the tart's citrus profile.
- Includes pectin as a gelling agent, which is a natural thickener derived from fruits.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple synthetic preservatives (E200, E202) raises concerns about long-term consumption.
- Includes artificial colorants (E161b, E171) which may pose quality and safety issues.
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 its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de BLE
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns with excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common fat source, but its refined nature may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Pasteurized Egg safe in this food?
Good
Pasteurized Egg is used here as base. Pasteurized egg provides structure and moisture, contributing positively to the tart's texture and safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: ŒUF pasteurisé
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and texture in the tart, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Glycerol safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol acts as a humectant to retain moisture, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycérol
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and texture but is a processed sugar that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but adds to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is Natural Lemon Flavor safe in this food?
Good
Natural Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural lemon flavor enhances the tart's citrus profile, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de citron
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose-fructose
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Good
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, contributing positively to texture.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: pectine
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Is E500ii safe in this food?
Bad
E500ii is used here as leavening agent. E500ii is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Po±es lever (E-500ii)
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Is E202 safe in this food?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption and synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E-202
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: 4179280
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg
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