Is Pauls Chocolate Custard Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pauls
This page reviews Pauls Chocolate Custard by Pauls as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and thickener (1442), which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of stabilizers (407, 415) indicates a reliance on additives, impacting overall quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and thickener (1442), which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of stabilizers (407, 415) indicates a reliance on additives, impacting overall quality.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
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 milk, providing a source of calcium and other nutrients.
- Gluten-free formulation makes it suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
- Low in fat, appealing to those seeking reduced fat options.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
- Thickener (1442) and stabilizers (407, 415) indicate reliance on additives, affecting quality perception.
- Contains soy, which may pose allergen concerns for sensitive individuals.
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 dairy and why it matters.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is used to reduce fat content while maintaining a creamy texture, enhancing the product's appeal for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications from high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Thickener 1442 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Thickener 1442 is used here as thickener. Thickener (1442) is used to improve texture, but its processed nature may raise concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (1442)
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids contribute to the creaminess and flavor profile, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the custard.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Cocoa safe in this dairy?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa (1.5%) adds chocolate flavor, providing a pleasant taste while also offering some antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa (1.5%)
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Is Stabilizers 407 415 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Stabilizers 407 415 is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers (407, 415) help maintain texture and consistency, but their presence indicates reliance on additives, which may affect quality perception.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisers [407, 415 (from soy)]
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Is Flavour safe in this dairy?
Medium
Flavour is used here as flavor. Flavour is added to enhance taste, but the lack of specification raises concerns about the nature of the flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavour
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: 4253264
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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