Is Pauls Vanilla Custard Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pauls
Pauls's Pauls Vanilla Custard is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and several stabilizers like E407 and E415, which indicate a processed product. These ingredients raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the custard.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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, a natural ingredient providing creaminess and flavor.
- Includes milk solids, which enhance texture and contribute to the dairy profile.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Stabilizers E407 and E415 are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns due to their processed nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture and essential nutrients. Its natural composition supports 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 adds creaminess while reducing fat content, contributing to a lighter texture without compromising flavor.
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 used for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about health impacts associated with high sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is a thickener that helps maintain texture in this custard. While it is derived from seaweed, its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: thickener (1442)
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids enhance the creaminess and flavor profile of the custard, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture. While natural, it is processed and may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisers (407, 415)
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Is Flavor safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. The term 'flavor' is vague and may indicate artificial flavoring, which raises concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavour
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Is Carotene safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the custard. While natural, its processing may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (160a)
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: 4253262
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Allergens detected: milk
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