Is Passion Fruit Dessert Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Vitasia
Passion Fruit Dessert is a food from Vitasia. 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 Ethyl Alcohol, Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and room (milk), which are common in desserts, but also contains ethyl alcohol and gelatine, raising concerns about synthetic additives and allergens.
Main concern
Contains ethyl alcohol, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
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 passion fruit juice, providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Includes mascarpone, which adds creaminess and richness to the dessert.
- Uses natural flavors and coffee extract, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains ethyl alcohol, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
- Includes gelatine derived from beef, raising concerns for vegetarians and some dietary restrictions.
- Presence of modified starch and sodium alginate indicates processed ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and texture to the dessert but is a dairy product that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: room (melk)
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Is Mascarpone safe in this food?
Medium
Mascarpone is used here as base. Mascarpone contributes to the creamy texture and flavor, but it is high in fat and may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: mascarpone (room (melk), voedingszuur: citroenzuur)
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Is Egg White safe in this food?
Good
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white provides structure and stability to the dessert, contributing to its texture without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kippenei-eiwit*
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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 may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwemeel
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in the preparation of the dessert without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Passion Fruit Juice safe in this food?
Good
Passion Fruit Juice is used here as flavor. Passion fruit juice adds a natural fruity flavor, enhancing the dessert's taste profile without raising safety issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: passievruchtensap
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils like shea and coconut provide moisture but may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige oliën (shea, kokos)
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and emulsification properties but may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: eigeel
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Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this food?
Bad
Ethyl Alcohol is used here as flavor. Ethyl alcohol is included for flavor but raises concerns for those avoiding alcohol for personal or health reasons.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 14% ethylalcohol
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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 creaminess but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere melkpoeder
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified starch is used for texture but indicates processing, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gemodificeerd zetmeel (mais)
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Is Gelatin safe in this food?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin derived from beef raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatine (rund)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor but is processed, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacaopoeder
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the product's stability without safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur: citroenzuur
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator: natriumalginaat
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in desserts, posing no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma
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Is Raising Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents like diphosphates and sodium carbonates help in texture but indicate processing, which may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: rijsmiddelen: difosfaten, natriumcarbonaten
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Is Coffee Extract safe in this food?
Good
Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Coffee extract adds depth of flavor, enhancing the dessert's profile without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: koffie-extract
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Is Cinnamon safe in this food?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds a warm flavor and has natural properties, contributing positively to the dessert's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kaneel
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: 3845285
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat , soy , nuts
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