Is Speculoos Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Billa Genusswelt
Speculoos Cream is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Billa Genusswelt. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Sodium Carbonate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and lecithins, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and emulsifiers indicates a less natural product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive 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 spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which can enhance flavor naturally.
- Includes cocoa butter, a natural fat that can contribute to a creamy texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of lecithins as emulsifiers, indicating processing and potential quality issues.
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 Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as base. Corn starch serves as a thickening agent in this cream, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to high sweetness levels, raising concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Butter safe in this food?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, being a natural fat source, though it is calorie-dense.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter
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Is Teff Flour safe in this food?
Good
Teff Flour is used here as base. Teff flour is a whole grain that adds nutritional value and a unique flavor profile to the cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Teffmehl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in achieving the desired consistency of the cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Cinnamon safe in this food?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon is a natural spice that enhances flavor and may have some beneficial properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimt
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Is Nutmeg safe in this food?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg adds a warm flavor profile, contributing to the overall taste of the cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Muskatnuss
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Is Coriander Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Coriander Seeds is used here as flavor. Coriander seeds provide a unique flavor, enhancing the complexity of the cream's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Koriandersamen
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, balancing the sweetness of the cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is a leavening agent that can raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common vegetable oil that is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Dried Rice Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried rice syrup is a sweetener that is less processed than sugar but still raises concerns about sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: getrockneter Reissirup
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Wafer safe in this food?
Medium
Wafer is used here as base. The wafer adds texture but is made from processed ingredients, which may lower overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Waffel
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as base. Potato starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Chickpea Flour safe in this food?
Good
Chickpea Flour is used here as base. Chickpea flour adds protein and fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kichererbsenmehl
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is a processed fat that can contribute to texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Lecithins safe in this food?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to stabilize the cream but are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor but can be vague in terms of specific components and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like cinnamon and nutmeg contribute to flavor complexity and may have beneficial properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürz
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Is De Oiled Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Medium
De Oiled Cocoa Powder is used here as base. De-oiled cocoa powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: stark entöltes Kakaopulver
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: 4244950
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , soy
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