Is Pistachio Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brinkers
This page reviews Pistachio Cream by Brinkers as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes ingredients like sugar and sunflower oil, which are processed. The presence of emulsifiers and starch raises concerns about the overall quality and processing level.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes ingredients like sugar and sunflower oil, which are processed. The presence of emulsifiers and starch raises concerns about the overall quality and processing level.
Main concern
Rohrzucker is a refined sugar, raising concerns about high sugar 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 pistachios (15%), providing a nutty flavor and texture.
- Bourbon vanilla powder adds a natural flavoring component.
- Sunflower lecithin serves as an emulsifier, aiding in texture.
- Kakaobutter contributes to a creamy consistency.
Concerns
- Rohrzucker is a refined sugar, raising concerns about high sugar content.
- Sunflower oil is a processed oil, which may have health implications.
- Dried rice syrup is a sweetener that can contribute to overall sugar levels.
- Corn starch is a processed thickener, indicating a level of refinement.
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 Sucrose safe in this food?
Medium
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a refined sugar used for sweetness in this product. Its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a refined oil that serves as a base. Its processing may raise concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Pistachios safe in this food?
Good
Pistachios is used here as natural_extract. Pistachios (15%) provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Pistazien*
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Is Dried Rice Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried rice syrup is a sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: getrockneter Reissirup*
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and richness to the texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter*
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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 thickener, indicating a level of processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke*
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Sonnenblumenlecithine*
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Powder safe in this food?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Powder is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla powder adds a natural flavoring, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon-Vanillepulver*
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: 4201997
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