Is Light Cooking Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alcampo
This page reviews Light Cooking Cream by Alcampo as a dairy. 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: E 471, E 460, E 466.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified corn starch and several emulsifiers and thickeners, indicating a processed product with mixed quality concerns. E-471 and E-451 are synthetic additives that raise safety questions.
Main concern
Includes multiple synthetic additives like E-471 and E-451, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
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 cow's milk cream, providing a dairy base that is familiar and widely used in cooking.
- Modified corn starch serves as a thickening agent, enhancing texture in culinary applications.
Concerns
- Includes multiple synthetic additives like E-471 and E-451, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Thickeners E-460, E-466, and E-415 are derived from various sources, indicating a lack of transparency in their origins.
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 dairy and why it matters.
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Is Cow S Milk Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cow S Milk Cream is used here as base. Cow's milk cream provides a rich, creamy texture essential for cooking applications. Its natural origin supports quality but may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nata de leche de vaca (18% M.G.)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to improve texture and stability in this cream. While it is effective, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado de maíz
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Is E 471 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E 471 is used here as emulsifier. E-471 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente (E-471)
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Is E 460 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E 460 is used here as thickener. E-460 is a cellulose-based thickener that can be derived from various sources. Its synthetic processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: espesantes (E-460)
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Is E 466 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E 466 is used here as thickener. E-466 is a synthetic thickener that can affect texture but raises concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: espesantes (E-466)
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Is E 415 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E 415 is used here as thickener. E-415, also known as xanthan gum, is a thickener that can be effective but is synthetic, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: espesantes (E-415)
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Is E 451 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E 451 is used here as stabilizer. E-451 is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency. Its synthetic nature raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: estabilizante (E-451)
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: 4165203
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Allergens detected: milk
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