Is Stracciatella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
This page reviews Stracciatella by Aldi as a dairy. 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: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed sugars, raising concerns about added sugars. Emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides and guar gum are present, indicating moderate processing.
Main concern
Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content.
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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum, which can improve texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Presence of glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about high sugar content.
- Contains emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, which are processed and may raise quality concerns.
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 dairy and why it matters.
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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 ingredient, providing a dairy base with lower fat content, contributing to the product's creaminess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Entrahmte Milch
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dairy?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sugar used for sweetness and texture but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Whey Product safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product adds creaminess and protein but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dairy?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is used for texture and creaminess but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dairy?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dairy?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Medium
Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Condensed skimmed milk adds creaminess and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eingedickte entrahmte Milch
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dairy?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are used to improve texture but are synthetic and raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dairy?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as flavor. Cocoa butter adds richness and smoothness to the product, being a natural ingredient that enhances flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Low Fat Cocoa safe in this dairy?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa contributes to the chocolate flavor while keeping fat content lower, supporting a balanced profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmer Kakao
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Vanillearoma
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dairy?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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: 3852346
More from this brand: Aldi products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , egg , gluten
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