Is Prix Garantie Cold Coffee Macchiato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coop Prix Garantie
This page reviews Prix Garantie Cold Coffee Macchiato by Coop Prix Garantie as a soft drink. 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: Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and synthetic additives like E331 and E407, which raise concerns about processing and quality. The presence of sugar also indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
Sugar content is relatively high, raising concerns about 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 coffee extract, providing a distinct coffee flavor.
- Includes milk, which adds creaminess and enhances texture.
Concerns
- Sugar content is relatively high, raising concerns about sweetness.
- E331 (sodium citrate) is a synthetic acid regulator, indicating processing.
- E407 (carrageenan) is a thickener that may raise safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Partially Skimmed Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Partially Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Partially skimmed milk provides a creamy texture and is a source of calcium. Its inclusion supports a more natural profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Teilentrahmte Milch (Schweiz)
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness in this drink, but its presence raises concerns about overall healthiness due to potential overconsumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker 3,1%
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Is Coffee Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Coffee extract contributes to the beverage's flavor profile, providing a rich coffee taste that is characteristic of macchiato.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kaffee - Extrakt 0,7%
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrate is a synthetic acid regulator that helps maintain pH balance but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator (E 331)
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Is Carrageenan safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is used as a thickening agent but has been associated with digestive issues and raises safety concerns in processed foods.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (E 407)
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: 4000245
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