Is Pistachio Delight Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte D'Or
Pistachio Delight is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Carte D'Or. 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 Glucose Syrup, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Fructose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and sweeteners further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup and fructose, which are processed sugars that may raise 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
- Contains pistachio pieces (4.1%) and pistachio paste (2.4%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup and fructose, which are processed sugars that may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan are present, which can be controversial due to potential digestive issues.
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 dessert.
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Is Reconstituted Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reconstituted Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Reconstituted skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: odtworzone odtłuszczone MLEKO
Read the full ingredient profile for Reconstituted Skimmed Milk
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common base ingredient, essential for the product's consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrop glukozowy
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: tłuszcz kokosowy
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Is Roasted Pistachio Pieces safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Pistachio Pieces is used here as flavor. Roasted pistachio pieces provide natural flavor and texture, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: prażone kawałki PISTACII
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health concerns due to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrop glukozowo-fruktozowy
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Is Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Condensed skimmed milk adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: zagęszczone odtłuszczone MLEKO
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Is Fructose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fruktoza
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate adds protein but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: preparat serwatkowy (MLEKO)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan help maintain texture but can raise concerns about digestive issues.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizatory (guma guar, guma tara, mączka chleba świętojańskiego, karagen)
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Is Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise concerns about their health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (mono - i diglicerydy kwasów tłuszczowych)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Concentrated Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Concentrated skimmed milk adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: koncentrat odtłuszczonego MLEKA (proszek lub płyn)
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Colorants Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorants Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins Curcumin is used here as colorant. Colorants are synthetic additives that enhance appearance but raise concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: barwniki (kompleksy miedziowe chlorofili i chlorofilin, chlorofile i chlorofiliny, kurkumina)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturalny aromat waniliowy
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: 4206095
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Allergens detected: wheat , eggs , soy , almonds , hazelnuts , walnuts , cashews , pecans , macadamia nuts
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