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Is Puff Pastry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

xx:consum

This page reviews Puff Pastry by xx:consum as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of gluten and milk powder may affect those with allergies.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of gluten and milk powder may affect those with allergies.

Main concern

Contains sugar and glucose syrup, indicating high sweetness and potential for overconsumption.

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 wheat flour, providing structure and texture to the pastry.
  • Includes tocopherol-rich extract as an antioxidant, which can help preserve freshness.
  • Uses yeast for leavening, contributing to a light and airy texture.
  • Milk powder adds richness and flavor to the final product.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar and glucose syrup, indicating high sweetness and potential for overconsumption.
  • Includes emulsifiers and stabilizers, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
  • Presence of gluten and milk powder may pose risks for individuals with allergies.
  • Potential cross-contamination with allergens like soy and peanuts is noted.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

  • Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?

    Good

    Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour provides the primary structure and texture for the pastry, contributing to its overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Harina de TRIGO

  • Is Sugar safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness to the pastry but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health impacts.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: azúcar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Pork Fat safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Pork Fat is used here as base. Pork fat contributes to the flakiness and richness of the pastry, but its animal origin may not suit all dietary preferences.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: manteca de cerdo azucarada

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pork Fat

  • Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and moisture retention, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: jarabe de glucosa

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glucose Syrup

  • Is Yeast safe in this snack?

    Good

    Yeast is used here as flavor. Yeast is essential for leavening, contributing to the light texture of the pastry without significant safety concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: levadura

    Read the full ingredient profile for Yeast

  • Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds flavor and richness but may pose allergy risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: LECHE en polvo

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Powder

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: sal

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is used as a flour treatment agent, improving dough strength but is a synthetic additive.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: ácido ascórbico

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ascorbic Acid

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: 3563744

More from this brand: xx:consum products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: gluten , milk , soy , peanut , egg , sesame , mustard , fish

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains sugar and glucose syrup, indicating high sweetness and potential for overconsumption.; Includes emulsifiers and stabilizers, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.; Presence of gluten and milk powder may pose risks for individuals with allergies.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: wheat flour, yeast, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
xx:consum — Puff Pastry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More xx:consum products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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We detected: gluten, milk, soy, peanut, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of gluten and milk powder may affect those with allergies. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
xx:consum — Puff Pastry has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains wheat flour, providing structure and texture to the pastry.; Includes tocopherol-rich extract as an antioxidant, which can help preserve freshness.; Uses yeast for leavening, contributing to a light and airy texture.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives xx:consum — Puff Pastry a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.