Margarine product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Margarine Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fruit D'Or

Margarine is a food from Fruit D'Or. 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 Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and buttermilk powder, indicating some processed elements. This raises moderate quality concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.

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 oils like sunflower and linseed, which are generally considered good quality.
  • Includes vitamins A and D, which can contribute positively to nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • Buttermilk powder introduces dairy, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

Who should avoid this product?

This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4220268

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Fruit D'Or — Margarine 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Fruit D'Or — Margarine has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural oils like sunflower and linseed, which are generally considered good quality.; Includes vitamins A and D, which can contribute positively to nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Fruit D'Or — Margarine has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Fruit D'Or products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.; Buttermilk powder introduces dairy, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and buttermilk powder, indicating some processed elements. This raises moderate quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sunflower oil, linseed oil, water. See the Ingredients section above.

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