Is Movenpick Macadamia Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Movenpick
Movenpick Macadamia is a dessert from Movenpick. 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, Sweetened Condensed Milk.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, raising concerns about high sugar content. However, macadamia nuts and natural flavors contribute positively to the overall quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise health 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 macadamia nuts, which provide healthy fats and a unique flavor profile.
- Natural flavors and vanilla extract enhance the taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise health concerns.
- Presence of emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) indicates some processing.
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 Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing creaminess and richness to the ice cream. Its natural fat content enhances flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lait entier standardisé
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content, which raises concerns about excessive intake in desserts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture to the ice cream, enhancing the overall mouthfeel and flavor experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: crème (17%)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is used for its smooth texture and rich flavor, contributing to the creaminess of the ice cream without artificial additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising concerns about its impact on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Powdered Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Powdered Whole Milk is used here as base. Powdered whole milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait entier en poudre
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Is Macadamia Nuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Macadamia Nuts is used here as natural_extract. Macadamia nuts provide healthy fats and a unique flavor, enhancing the nutritional profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: noix de Macadamia (3.6%)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as sweetener. Sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess but also increases sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lait concentré sucré (lait, sucre)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to the texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: petit-lait en poudre
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Is Starches Tapioca Rice safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starches Tapioca Rice is used here as thickener. Starches are used as thickeners to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidons (tapioca, riz)
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk contributes to the creaminess and richness of the ice cream, enhancing its overall texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: jaune d'ceuf
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds flavor and color but increases the sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre caramélisé
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre concentré
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Is Emulsifier Sunflower Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithine de tournesol)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Sunflower Lecithin
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Is Citrus Fibers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citrus Fibers is used here as thickener. Citrus fibers are added for texture and stability but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fibres d'agrumes
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromes naturels
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de vanile
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: 4080259
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk , egg
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