Is Monte Eis Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Zott
Monte Eis is a dessert from Zott. 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 Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Monte Eis contains several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar and glucose syrup 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 milk and cream, which provide a creamy texture and flavor.
- Includes cocoa powder and chocolate powder, adding a chocolate flavor profile.
- Hazelnut paste contributes a nutty taste and texture.
- Stabilizers like guar gum help maintain product consistency.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may indicate processing and potential quality issues.
- Contains stabilizers which suggest a highly processed product.
- May contain traces of allergens like nuts and eggs, posing 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 Skimmed Milk Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Concentrate is used here as base. Skimmed milk concentrate provides a dairy base, contributing to the creamy texture and flavor of the ice cream. It is a natural ingredient with minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Skimmed Milk Concentrate
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth mouthfeel to the product. It is a natural dairy ingredient that enhances flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahne
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness and texture but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Glucose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is used to improve sweetness and texture, but its presence indicates a processed ingredient that may contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the ice cream, but it is a processed fat that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, making it a relatively good ingredient for flavor enhancement.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Chocolate Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate Powder is used here as flavor. Chocolate powder enhances the chocolate flavor but may contain added sugars or other ingredients that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Schokoladenpulver
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste provides a rich nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Haselnussmark
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and used to improve texture and stability, but they raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Mana - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but indicates processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that aids in texture but suggests a processed composition.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. The term 'flavors' is vague and may include artificial or synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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: 3823330
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Allergens detected: nuts , eggs , peanuts , soy
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