Is + Protein Strawberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Continente
+ Protein Strawberry is a dairy from Continente. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sucralose, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients such as sucralose and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of concentrated fruit and dairy adds some nutritional value but also indicates processing.
Main concern
Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 concentrated strawberry and strawberry pulp, providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes dairy ferments, which can contribute to probiotic benefits.
- Uses pectin as a thickener, a natural ingredient that can improve texture.
- Low in fat due to the use of skimmed milk, which may appeal to health-conscious consumers.
Concerns
- Contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may indicate a highly processed product.
- Corn starch is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
- The use of natural flavoring can be vague, raising questions about the specific sources.
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 Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as the primary base, providing protein and calcium while being low in fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leite Magro Concentrado Pasteurizado
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common base ingredient that helps to achieve the desired consistency without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: Água
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Is Strawberry safe in this dairy?
Good
Strawberry is used here as flavor. Strawberry adds natural flavor and some vitamins, contributing to the overall fruit content of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Morango
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Is Strawberry Pulp From Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Strawberry Pulp From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Strawberry pulp from concentrate provides flavor but may lack some nutrients found in fresh fruit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Polpa de Morango a Partir de Concentrado
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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 thickener, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Amido de Milho
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Is Black Carrot Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Black Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Black carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that can enhance the product's appearance without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Concentrado de Cenoura Preta
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Concentrate
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sumo Concentrado de Limão
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring can enhance taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma Natural
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Is Pectins safe in this dairy?
Good
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are natural thickeners derived from fruits, contributing to texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Espessante (Pectinas)
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Is Sucralose safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Edulcorante (Sucralose)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Conservante (Sorbato de Potássio)
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: 3997590
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Allergens detected: milk
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