Is Panettone Safe? Ingredient Analysis
San Gabriel
This page reviews Panettone by San Gabriel as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Colorants E110 Tartrazine E102, Preservatives Calcium Propionate E282 Potassium Sorbate E202.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition of this panettone includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavoring and colorants, which raise significant quality concerns. Ingredients like potassium sorbate and calcium propionate are also present, indicating a highly processed product.
Main concern
Artificial flavoring raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
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 fortified wheat flour, providing added iron and vitamins.
- Includes selected raisins and almonds, contributing to texture and flavor.
Concerns
- Artificial flavoring raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
- Presence of multiple colorants and preservatives indicates a highly processed composition.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and vitamins, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Harina de trigo fortificada (hierro, vitaminas)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Dehydrated Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Medium
Dehydrated Egg Yolk is used here as base. Dehydrated egg yolk adds richness and flavor, but its processing raises questions about quality compared to fresh alternatives.
Role in formula: base
Original: yema de huevo deshidratada
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides dairy flavor and protein, but its processing may reduce some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche descremada en polvo
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is essential for thyroid health and is a necessary ingredient in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: sal yodada
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a processed ingredient that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasa vegetal hidrogenada
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
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Is Selected Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Selected Raisins is used here as base. Selected raisins add natural sweetness and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasas de uva seleccionadas
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Is Candied Fruit safe in this snack?
Medium
Candied Fruit is used here as base. Candied fruit adds flavor and texture but is often high in sugar and may contain preservatives.
Role in formula: base
Original: fruta confitada
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Is Selected Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Selected Almonds is used here as base. Selected almonds provide crunch and flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: almendras seleccionadas
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Is Leavening Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening Agent is used here as base. Leavening agents like fresh yeast are essential for the product's rise but can be sensitive to storage conditions.
Role in formula: base
Original: leudante (levadura fresca)
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Is Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help maintain texture and consistency but are often derived from processed sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante (mono y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos (SIN 471))
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Colorants E110 Tartrazine E102 safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorants E110 Tartrazine E102 is used here as colorant. Colorants like E110 and E102 are synthetic additives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorantes (SIN 110, tartrazina SIN 102)
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Is Preservatives Calcium Propionate E282 Potassium Sorbate E202 safe in this snack?
Bad
Preservatives Calcium Propionate E282 Potassium Sorbate E202 is used here as preservative. Preservatives like calcium propionate and potassium sorbate are used to extend shelf life but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservantes (propionato de calcio (SIN 282), sorbato de potasio (SIN 202))
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Is Artificial Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavoring is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring is a synthetic ingredient that can mask lower quality components and raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saborizante artificial a panetón
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: 4102786
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Allergens detected: almond
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