Is Pastel De Nata Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pret A Manger
Pastel De Nata is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Pret A Manger. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of butter and dried skimmed milk indicates dairy use, which may not suit all diets.
Main concern
High sugar content from both sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
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 free-range eggs, which are generally considered higher quality than conventional eggs.
- Includes natural ingredients like lemon and cinnamon, adding flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Contains wheat flour, which may not be suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure for this pastry, but gluten content may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (Wheat)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor to the pastry, but it is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (Milk)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk is used here as base. Free-range egg yolk adds richness and color, and is generally considered a high-quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurised Free-Range Egg Yolk (Egg) (8%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk
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Is Dried Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Dried skimmed milk provides creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dried Skimmed Milk (Milk)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructose Syrup
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Is Pasteurised Free Range Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurised Free Range Egg is used here as base. Free-range eggs provide protein and richness, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurised Free-Range Egg (Egg 2.5%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurised Free Range Egg
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which is common in pastries, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Corn Starch
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in baking, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Lemon safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon is used here as flavor. Lemon adds a fresh flavor and acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lemon
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon provides a warm flavor and is a natural spice, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cinnamon (0.5)
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: 3963916
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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