Is Muller Kefir, Peach-Mango Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Muller
Muller Kefir, Peach-Mango is a dairy from Muller. 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 Sucralose, Acesulfame K.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sucralose and acesulfame K as sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. However, live cultures like Bifidobacterium lactis contribute positively to the product's quality.
Main concern
Contains sucralose and acesulfame K, which are synthetic sweeteners raising 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 live cultures such as Bifidobacterium lactis, which can support gut health.
- Includes natural fruit ingredients like peach and mango, enhancing flavor and appeal.
- Low-fat milk and whey proteins provide a source of dairy protein.
- Natural colorants from carrot extract indicate minimal processing.
Concerns
- Contains sucralose and acesulfame K, which are synthetic sweeteners raising quality concerns.
- Presence of thickeners like pectins may indicate processing that detracts from natural quality.
- Includes artificial flavoring, which can compromise the product's natural profile.
- The use of concentrated fruit juice may reduce the nutritional value of the fruit content.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy 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 dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as the primary base, providing hydration and essential nutrients without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: latte magro
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water acts as a solvent, facilitating the mixture of ingredients and maintaining the product's consistency.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: acqua
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Is Peach safe in this dairy?
Good
Peach is used here as flavor. Peach contributes natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the kefir.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pesca
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Is Mango Puree From Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Mango Puree From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Mango puree adds flavor but is derived from concentrate, which may reduce the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purea di mango da concentrato
Read the full ingredient profile for Mango Puree From Concentrate
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Is Mango safe in this dairy?
Good
Mango is used here as flavor. Fresh mango provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mango
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor but may contain preservatives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentrato di succo di limone
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener, which can improve texture but may indicate processing that detracts from natural quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido
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Is Vegetable Colorants Carrot safe in this dairy?
Good
Vegetable Colorants Carrot is used here as colorant. Carrot extract serves as a natural colorant, indicating a preference for natural ingredients over synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: estratti vegetali coloranti (carota)
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Is Pectins safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are used as thickeners, which can enhance texture but may indicate a level of processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: addensanti: pectine
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this dairy?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B12 is added to fortify the product, supporting nutritional value, especially for those with limited dietary sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Vitamina B12
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Is Sucralose safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcoranti: sucralosio
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Is Acesulfame K safe in this dairy?
Bad
Acesulfame K is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame K is another synthetic sweetener that may pose health concerns and detracts from the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: acesulfame K
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is included to enhance taste but may involve processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma naturale
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Is Skim Milk Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Skim Milk Concentrate is used here as base. Skim milk concentrate provides a source of dairy protein but may indicate processing that detracts from natural quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: concentrato di latte magro
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to the product's protein content, supporting nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteine del latte
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Is Whey Proteins safe in this dairy?
Good
Whey Proteins is used here as base. Whey proteins enhance the protein profile of the product, providing essential amino acids.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteine del siero di latte
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Is Live Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live cultures such as Bifidobacterium lactis are beneficial for gut health, enhancing the product's probiotic properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermenti lattici vivi (contiene latte)
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Is Bifidobacterium Lactis safe in this dairy?
Good
Bifidobacterium Lactis is used here as natural_extract. Bifidobacterium lactis is a probiotic strain that supports digestive health, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Bifidobacterium lactis
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Is Lactobacillus Acidophilus safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactobacillus Acidophilus is used here as natural_extract. Lactobacillus acidophilus is another beneficial probiotic that aids in digestion and gut health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Lactobacillus acidophilus
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactobacillus Acidophilus
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Is Streptococcus Thermophilus safe in this dairy?
Good
Streptococcus Thermophilus is used here as natural_extract. Streptococcus thermophilus is a probiotic that contributes to the fermentation process, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Streptoccoccus thermophilus
Read the full ingredient profile for Streptococcus Thermophilus
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Is Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Subsp Bulgaricus safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Subsp Bulgaricus is used here as natural_extract. This strain is essential for yogurt fermentation, contributing to the product's probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Subsp Bulgaricus
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Is Lactococcus Lactis Subsp Lactis safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactococcus Lactis Subsp Lactis is used here as natural_extract. Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis is a beneficial bacterium that supports fermentation and enhances product quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis
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Is Lactococcus Lactis Subsp Cremoris safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactococcus Lactis Subsp Cremoris is used here as natural_extract. This strain aids in the fermentation process, contributing positively to the product's probiotic profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris
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: 3829070
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Allergens detected: milk
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