Is Nougat Tart Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Migros
This page reviews Nougat Tart by Migros as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Emulsifiers, Thickeners, Gelling Agents.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and multiple emulsifiers (E472b, E472a, E475) which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil derivatives also indicates a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Contains multiple emulsifiers (E472b, E472a, E475) that raise concerns about processing.
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 whole milk and whole eggs, which are good sources of nutrients.
- Includes hazelnuts, providing some natural flavor and texture.
- Uses cocoa powder, which can enhance taste and provide a richer flavor profile.
Concerns
- Contains multiple emulsifiers (E472b, E472a, E475) that raise concerns about processing.
- Includes palm oil derivatives, which are often linked to environmental issues.
- Presence of glucose and syrup indicates high sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Whole Milk safe in this food?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk provides essential nutrients and contributes to the creamy texture of the tart.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT entier
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its high content in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Whole Egg safe in this food?
Good
Whole Egg is used here as base. Whole eggs add richness and help bind the ingredients together, contributing to texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: ŒUF entier ( d'élevage au sol)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is a refined grain.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de BLÉ
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts add flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: NOISETTES
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Partially hydrogenated coconut and palm oils are used for texture but raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisses et huiles végétales (coco partiellement hydrogénée, palme. palmiste totalement hydrogénée, colza)
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Is Glucose safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Caramel Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel syrup adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient with high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de caramel
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Is Hazelnut Puree safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnut Puree is used here as base. Hazelnut puree enhances flavor and provides a creamy texture, contributing positively to the tart.
Role in formula: base
Original: purée de NOISETTES
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for thickening but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de BLÉ
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this food?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E472b, E472a, E475) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants: E 472b, E472a, E 475
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds dairy flavor but is a processed ingredient with reduced fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds rich flavor and some antioxidants, contributing positively to the tart.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao en poudre dégraissé
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and helps with emulsification, enhancing the texture of the tart.
Role in formula: base
Original: jaune d'ŒUF
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Is Sorbitol safe in this food?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a humectant that helps retain moisture but is a synthetic ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant: sorbitols
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Is Raising Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents (E450, E341, E500) are used for leavening but are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: poudre à lever: E 450, E341, E 500
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Is Wheat Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Protein is used here as base. Wheat protein contributes to structure but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéine de BLÉ
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Is Thickeners safe in this food?
Bad
Thickeners is used here as thickener. Thickeners (E415, guar gum) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississants: E415 et gomme guar
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Is Gelling Agents safe in this food?
Bad
Gelling Agents is used here as gelling_agent. Gelling agents (E407, E406) are synthetic additives that raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: gelling_agent
Original: gélifiants: E407, E406
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this food?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is added for flavor and to prevent iodine deficiency, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel de cuisine iodé
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Is Modified Waxy Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Waxy Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified waxy corn starch is used for thickening but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de maïs cireux modifié
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Waxy Corn Starch
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Is Barley Malt Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Barley Malt Flour is used here as base. Barley malt flour adds flavor but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de malt d'orge
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: 4089136
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat , hazelnut
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