Is Strawberry And Cream Paste Cake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Horno De San Juan
Horno De San Juan's Strawberry And Cream Paste Cake is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Fructose Syrup, Cellulose, Carboxymethyl Cellulose.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as potassium sorbate and artificial colors like carmine and titanium dioxide, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of multiple preservatives and sweeteners further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives like potassium sorbate and sorbic acid, indicating high processing.
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 strawberry puree, providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes cream extract, which may enhance flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives like potassium sorbate and sorbic acid, indicating high processing.
- Artificial colors such as carmine and titanium dioxide raise safety concerns regarding synthetic additives.
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup and sorbitol, which are processed sweeteners that may affect quality.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient in this cake, providing essential carbohydrates for texture and bulk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that aids in the mixing and hydration of other components, essential for cake consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability in the cake but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this food?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as natural_extract. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the cake's overall fruit content and taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: strawberry puree
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Is Cream Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as base. Cream powder provides richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not offer the same benefits as fresh cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream powder
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Is Strawberry Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Strawberry Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Strawberry seeds add texture and a hint of natural flavor, enhancing the cake's overall fruitiness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: strawberry seeds
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Is Cream Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Cream Extract is used here as flavor. Cream extract enhances the cake's flavor profile but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as natural cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cream extract
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Is Cellulose safe in this food?
Bad
Cellulose is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns regarding its processing and potential health implications.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cellulose
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Is Carboxymethyl Cellulose safe in this food?
Bad
Carboxymethyl Cellulose is used here as stabilizer. Carboxymethyl cellulose is a synthetic thickener that can raise concerns about its safety and processing in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: carboxymethul cellulose
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the cake, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve freshness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidulant (citric acid)
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Is Caramel safe in this food?
Bad
Caramel is used here as colorant. Caramel is an artificial colorant that may raise safety concerns regarding synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: artificial color (caramel)
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Is Carmine safe in this food?
Bad
Carmine is used here as colorant. Carmine is a synthetic colorant derived from insects, raising ethical and safety concerns regarding its use in food.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: carmine
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this food?
Bad
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is a synthetic colorant that raises safety concerns due to its potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: titanium dioxide
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be a vague term that raises concerns about the specific ingredients used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (sunflower) is used for moisture and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (sunflower)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Gelificant Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Gelificant Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener used to stabilize the glaze but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gelificant (pectin)
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Is Octylgallate safe in this food?
Bad
Octylgallate is used here as acidity regulator. Octylgallate is a synthetic acidity regulator that raises concerns regarding its safety and processing in food products.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: acidity regulator (octylgallate)
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Is Sorbitol safe in this food?
Bad
Sorbitol is used here as sweetener. Sorbitol is a synthetic sweetener that can have laxative effects and raises concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sweetener (sorbitol)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common raising agent that helps the cake rise but can raise concerns about sodium intake.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agent (sodium bicarbonate)
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is used as a raising agent but can produce ammonia, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: ammonium bicarbonate
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Cream Of Tartar safe in this food?
Medium
Cream Of Tartar is used here as antioxidant. Cream of tartar is used as an antioxidant to stabilize egg whites but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant (cream of tartar)
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (sorbic acid)
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Is Natural Lemon Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural lemon flavor enhances the cake's taste but can be vague regarding its specific composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural lemon flavor
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Is Thickener Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Thickener Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (xanthan gum)
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: 3507829
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