Is Pastel De Nata Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gamberina
Pastel De Nata is a food from Gamberina. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. Preservatives and emulsifiers also indicate a less natural profile.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. Preservatives and emulsifiers also indicate a less natural profile.
Main concern
Margarine contains palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 natural flavors which can enhance the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
- Includes vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that can contribute to product stability.
Concerns
- Margarine contains palm oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental base for the product, contributing to moisture and texture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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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 product, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
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: Zucker
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Is Margarine safe in this food?
Medium
Margarine is used here as emulsifier. Margarine is a processed fat that includes palm oil, raising health and sustainability concerns due to its composition.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Margarine [pflanzliche Öle (Sonnenblume, Palm), Wasser, Salz, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Konservierungsstoff: Sorbinsäure; Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Lecithine, Ascorbyl palmit - at; Vitamin E, Farbstoff: Carotin; Aromen]
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor, providing natural fats and proteins that enhance the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eigelb
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Is Whole Egg safe in this food?
Good
Whole Egg is used here as base. Whole egg contributes to the structure and moisture of the product, adding nutritional value without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollei
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can affect blood sugar levels and raises concerns about its refined nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milchpulver
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which is processed and may raise concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Good
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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: 3882537
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Allergens detected: fish , peanut , soy , tree_nut , celery , mustard , sesame , sulfites , lupin , shellfish , mollusks
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