Is Multi-Deco Fantasy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
McCormick
McCormick's Multi-Deco Fantasy is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Titanium Dioxide, Shellac.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several sugars and colorants like titanium dioxide and carmines, indicating a processed product with mixed quality. The presence of synthetic and natural colorants raises safety concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 fruit and vegetable concentrates like apple and blackcurrant, which add natural color and flavor.
- Includes coconut oil, a medium-quality ingredient that can provide texture and stability.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Presence of titanium dioxide, a synthetic colorant, raises quality and safety concerns regarding its use in food.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health impacts.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sucre
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this dessert?
Bad
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is a synthetic colorant used for brightness but has raised safety concerns in food applications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: dioxyde de titane
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Is Shellac safe in this dessert?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac is a resin used as a coating agent, which is derived from insects, raising concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: agent d'enrobage : shellac
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates is used here as natural_extract. These concentrates provide natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: concentrés de fruits et légumes (pomme, cassis, radis)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre inverti
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a medium-quality ingredient that provides texture and stability but is high in saturated fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de noix de coco
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free thickening agent that contributes to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de riz
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat that provides a smooth texture but is high in calories and contributes to the overall fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant : gomme adragante
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Is Beet Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Beet Juice Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Beet juice concentrate is a natural colorant that adds color without synthetic additives, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: jus de betterave rouge concentré
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Is Natural Colorants safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Colorants is used here as colorant. Natural colorants like anthocyanins and carmines provide color without synthetic additives, improving overall quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant naturel : carmins
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Is Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents enhance taste but can vary in quality, raising concerns about the use of artificial versus natural flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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: 3604405
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