Is Pie And Dessert Filling Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dr Oetker
This page reviews Pie And Dessert Filling Mix by Dr Oetker as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and natural flavors, but also contains sulfites from coconut, raising quality concerns. The presence of processed ingredients like corn starch indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Natural flavors contribute to the overall taste profile, enhancing the product's appeal.
- Coconut adds a unique flavor element, providing a tropical twist to desserts.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Sulfites from coconut may cause reactions in sensitive individuals, indicating potential allergenic risks.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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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 in this mix, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Amidon de maïs
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Is Coconut safe in this food?
Good
Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Coconut adds flavor and texture to the filling, though it contains sulfites which may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Noix de coco (sulfites)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the taste of the product, but their exact composition is often unclear, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Arômes naturels
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to balance sweetness and enhance flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sel
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: 3241426
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Allergens detected: sulfites
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