Is Macarons De France Safe? Ingredient Analysis
United Bakeries
Macarons De France is a dessert from United Bakeries. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers (E322), which raise quality concerns. Natural extracts are present but the overall mix indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and caramel, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 extracts like mango puree and lemon juice, contributing to flavor.
- Includes almond and hazelnut, which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Natural colors from beet and paprika extracts enhance visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
- Presence of real fruit purees indicates a more authentic flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and caramel, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Emulsifiers (E322) and stabilizers (E415, E407) indicate a processed composition, which may affect quality.
- Contains artificial flavors and aromas, which can detract from the natural ingredient quality.
- Potential allergens like nuts and gluten may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but contributes to high calorie content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Almond Flour safe in this dessert?
Good
Almond Flour is used here as base. Almond flour adds texture and flavor, providing some nutritional benefits like healthy fats and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: malte mandler
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Is Egg Whites safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg Whites is used here as base. Egg whites contribute to the structure and stability of the macarons, offering protein without fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggehviter
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor but is high in fat, which may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløte
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Is Mango Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Mango Puree is used here as natural_extract. Mango puree provides natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mangopurée
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Is White Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
White Chocolate is used here as flavor. White chocolate adds sweetness and creaminess but contains sugar and milk powder, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvit sjokolade [sukker, kakaosmør, helmelkpulver, emulgator (E322 - soyalecitin), naturlig vaniljearoma)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Raspberry Pieces safe in this dessert?
Good
Raspberry Pieces is used here as natural_extract. Raspberry pieces add natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: bringebærbiter
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, which can be derived from various sources, raising some processing concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelser
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Is Gianduja Hazelnut Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gianduja Hazelnut Chocolate is used here as flavor. This chocolate adds a rich hazelnut flavor but contains sugar and emulsifiers, indicating processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gianduja hasselnøttsjokolade [sukker, hasselnøttmasse, kakaomasse, kakaosmør, emulgator (E322-soyalecitin)]
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Is Caramel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel is used here as flavor. Caramel adds sweetness and flavor but is high in sugar and processed ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karamell [sukker, fløte, glukosesirup, smør, vann, salt]
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder serves as a stabilizer and protein source but is a processed form of egg whites.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggehvitepulver
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as fat. Rapeseed oil is used for texture but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: fat
Original: rapsolje
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy product, which may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelkpulver
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Is Praline safe in this dessert?
Medium
Praline is used here as flavor. Praline adds a rich flavor but contains sugar and nuts, contributing to the overall sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: praline [sukker, hasselnøtter, mandler, naturlig vaniljepulver]
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Is Pistachio Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Pistachio Puree is used here as natural_extract. Pistachio puree provides a unique flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pistasjpuré
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, which may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Beet Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Beet Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beet concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: rødbetkonsentrat
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Is Gelling Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelling Agent is used here as stabilizer. Gelling agents are used for texture but can be derived from various sources, raising processing concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: geleringsmiddel (E440)
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Is Turmeric Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Turmeric Concentrate is used here as colorant. Turmeric concentrate is a natural colorant that adds color and potential health benefits without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: gurkemeiekonsentrat
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter adds richness but is a processed fat, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Carrot And Hibiscus Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot And Hibiscus Concentrate is used here as colorant. This concentrate provides natural color and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: gulrot - og hibiskuskonsentrat
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Is Natural Pistachio Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Pistachio Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can vary in quality and may not always be derived from the source they represent.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig pistasjaroma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Pistachio Flavor
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers are used to maintain texture but are often processed, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (E415, E407)
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Is Spirulina Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Spirulina Extract is used here as natural_extract. Spirulina extract is a natural ingredient that adds color and potential health benefits without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: spirulinaekstrakt
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that enhances visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprikaekstrakt
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor but can vary in quality and may not always be derived from the source they represent.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig aroma
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: 4050649
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Allergens detected: peanut , gluten , tree_nut
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