Is Stracciatella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Consum
This page reviews Stracciatella by Consum 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 Fructose Syrup, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and thickeners further indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about 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 milk and chocolate flakes, providing a dairy and cocoa base.
- Uses pectins and guar gum as thickeners, which are generally accepted in food products.
Concerns
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Modified starch is present, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality implications.
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 Pasteurized Partially Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Partially Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized partially skimmed milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a dairy base with reduced fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: LECHE pasteurizada parcialmente desnatada (1% materia grasa)
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Partially Skimmed Milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that can raise health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Chocolate Flakes safe in this dairy?
Good
Chocolate Flakes is used here as flavor. Chocolate flakes contribute flavor and texture, made from cocoa butter and cocoa powder, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: virutas de chocolate (0,8%) (manteca de cacao, cacao en polvo, cacao desgrasado en polvo)
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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 lead to excessive sugar intake and associated health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: jarabe de glucosa y fructosa
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dairy?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds protein and dairy flavor while being low in fat, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: LECHE desnatada en polvo
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickener, which can raise concerns about processing and quality in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado
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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 significant health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pectinas
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that can improve texture but may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma guar
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity, contributing to flavor and preservation without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ácido láctico
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators, which are generally safe but indicate processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citratos de sodio
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Is Calcium Citrates safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Citrates is used here as acidulant. Calcium citrates serve as a source of calcium and acidity regulator, but their processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citratos de calcio
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Is Aroma safe in this dairy?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. The term 'aroma' is vague and may refer to artificial flavoring, which raises quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments are beneficial for fermentation, contributing to flavor and potential probiotic benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermentos lácticos
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: 4165982
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Allergens detected: milk
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