Is Lemon Tart Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Migros
This page reviews Lemon Tart by Migros as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Preservative, Colorant.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as E202 (potassium sorbate) as a preservative and multiple colorants (E171, E100, E101, E163, E160c). These raise significant quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Main concern
Presence of multiple synthetic colorants (E171, E100, E101, E163, E160c) raises 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 lemon zest (0.4%) and lemon juice powder (0.2%), providing a natural citrus flavor.
- Includes whole egg, which contributes to the texture and richness of the tart.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple synthetic colorants (E171, E100, E101, E163, E160c) raises quality concerns.
- Contains E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that may indicate a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to provide sweetness in this tart. While it is a common ingredient, excessive consumption raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the tart's structure and moisture content. It poses no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a primary ingredient that provides structure. However, it may pose gluten-related concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de BLÉ
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed, palm kernel) are used for texture and moisture. Palm oil raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: huiles végétales (palme, colza, palmiste)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup adds sweetness and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, contributing to the texture. It is generally safe but processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fécule de pomme de terre
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Is Whole Egg safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Egg is used here as base. Whole egg adds richness and structure to the tart. It is a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: CEUF entier (d'élevage au sol)
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Is Lemon Zest safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Zest is used here as flavor. Lemon zest provides natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the tart's citrus profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zestes de citron
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. It is a natural acid but can be processed.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E 330
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Is Wheat Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Proteins is used here as base. Wheat proteins contribute to the structure and texture of the tart. They may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéines de BLÉ
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture. It raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient. It poses no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel marin
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Is Gelling Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelling Agent is used here as thickener. The gelling agent (E440) is used for texture. While it is effective, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gélifiant: E 440
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E471, E475) help blend ingredients. They are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants: E 471, E 475
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as thickener. Raising agents (E450, E500, E341) are used for leavening. They are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: poudres à lever: E 450, E 500, E 341
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Is Barley Malt Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Flour is used here as base. Barley malt flour adds flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de malt d'ORGE
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Is Preservative safe in this dessert?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. E202 (potassium sorbate) is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur: E 202
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Is Colorant safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. E160a is an artificial colorant that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant: E 160a
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: 4088983
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg
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