Is Poksis Mustikka Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arla
Poksis Mustikka is a dairy from Arla. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like corn starch and thickeners, which raise quality concerns. Natural blueberry juice and yogurt culture are positive aspects.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes several processed ingredients like corn starch and thickeners, which raise quality concerns. Natural blueberry juice and yogurt culture are positive aspects.
Main concern
Contains corn starch, a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
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 natural blueberry juice, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes yogurt culture, which can contribute to probiotic content.
- Dairy base offers calcium and other nutrients.
- Natural aroma enhances flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains corn starch, a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Includes thickeners like guar gum and pectin, which are processed and may affect texture.
- Presence of concentrated apple juice raises questions about sugar content.
- Dairy minerals may indicate processing, affecting overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. Its quality is generally high due to pasteurization.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pastöroitu maito
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust consistency and hydration in dairy products, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vesi
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Is Blueberry Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Blueberry Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Blueberry juice concentrate adds natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mustikkatäysmehu (tiivisteestä)
Read the full ingredient profile for Blueberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Apple juice concentrate is used for sweetness and flavor enhancement, but its concentrated form raises concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: omenatäysmehutiiviste
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Milk Protein safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein contributes to the product's nutritional profile, enhancing its protein content without raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: maitoproteiini
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about processing and quality, but is common in dairy products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maissitärkkelys
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor balance and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: sitruunatäysmehu
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Is Carrot safe in this dairy?
Good
Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Carrot is included for color and flavor, providing natural benefits without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: porkkana
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Is Aronia safe in this dairy?
Good
Aronia is used here as natural_extract. Aronia is a natural extract that may enhance flavor and provide antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: aronia
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Is Grape safe in this dairy?
Good
Grape is used here as natural_extract. Grape is used for flavor enhancement, adding natural sweetness and potential health benefits without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: viinirypäle
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Is Milk Minerals safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Minerals is used here as base. Milk minerals are added for nutritional enhancement, but their presence may indicate processing, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: maidon kivennäisaineet
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is included to enhance taste, but its vague nature raises questions about specific components and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: luontainen aromi
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: sakeuttamisaineet (guarkumi)
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Is Pectins safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are used as thickeners, which can affect texture but are derived from natural sources, raising moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pektiinit
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as thickener. Sodium alginate is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, which can improve texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: natriumalginaatti
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Is Vitamin D safe in this dairy?
Good
Vitamin D is used here as fortifier. Vitamin D is added for nutritional enhancement, supporting bone health without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: D-vitamiini
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Is Yogurt Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Yogurt Culture is used here as natural_extract. Yogurt culture contributes to probiotic content, enhancing the product's health benefits without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: jogurttihapate (+ A&B)
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: 4035865
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