Is Royal Plum Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Modern Products
Royal Plum Cake is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Modern Products. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Acidity Regulator, Preservative, Food Colors affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition of this plum cake includes multiple synthetic additives such as preservatives (E211, E282) and artificial colors (E102, E110, E129). These raise significant quality and safety concerns.
Main concern
High presence of synthetic preservatives (E211, E282) raises safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.
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 dry fruits (17.92%), providing some natural flavor and texture.
- Includes mixed fruit jam and pulp, which may enhance taste and moisture.
Concerns
- High presence of synthetic preservatives (E211, E282) raises safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.
- Multiple artificial colors (E102, E110, E129) indicate a highly processed product with potential health risks.
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 food.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the cake, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Refined Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Refined Wheat Flour is used here as base. Refined wheat flour (maida) is a common ingredient in baked goods, but its processing removes nutrients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Is Edible Vegetable Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Edible Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Edible vegetable fat (margarine) is used for texture but may contain trans fats, which are linked to health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: Edible Vegetable Fat (Margarine)
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the cake, contributing positively to its texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg
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Is Dry Fruits safe in this food?
Good
Dry Fruits is used here as base. Dry fruits (17.92%) add natural sweetness and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the cake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dry Fruits (17.92%)
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Is Acidity Regulator safe in this food?
Bad
Acidity Regulator is used here as acidulant. Acidity regulator (E330) is used to control pH but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator (330)
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Is Preservative safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Preservative (E211) is included to extend shelf life but is a synthetic additive with potential health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative (211)
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Is Food Colors safe in this food?
Bad
Food Colors is used here as colorant. Food colors (E102, E110, E129) are artificial additives that may pose health risks and indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Food Colours (102,110 & 129)
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Is Humectants safe in this food?
Medium
Humectants is used here as stabilizer. Humectants (E422, E420(ii)) help retain moisture but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Humectants (422, 420(ii))
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Is Gelling Agent safe in this food?
Medium
Gelling Agent is used here as stabilizer. Gelling agent (E440) is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute positively to health.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Gelling Agent (440)
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Is Nature Identical Flavouring Substances safe in this food?
Bad
Nature Identical Flavouring Substances is used here as flavor. Nature identical flavouring substances are synthetic and may not provide the same benefits as natural flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
Read the full ingredient profile for Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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Is Cake Gel safe in this food?
Bad
Cake Gel is used here as stabilizer. Cake gel is a processed ingredient that may contain synthetic additives, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Cake Gel
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this food?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E471, E477, E470) are used to improve texture but are often synthetic and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifiers (471, 477, 470)
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: 4235220
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Allergens detected: egg , nuts
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