Is Strawberry and Lemon Gelato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gelato D'Italia
This page reviews Strawberry and Lemon Gelato by Gelato D'Italia as a dessert. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Fructose Syrup, Beetroot Red, Carrageenan.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives like carrageenan and artificial colors, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of glucose-fructose syrup also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential digestive issues.
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 real fruit puree (strawberry) contributing to flavor and natural sweetness.
- Includes lemon juice from concentrate, adding a natural citrus flavor.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential digestive issues.
- Presence of glucose-fructose syrup indicates high processing and potential 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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this gelato, essential for creating the desired texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the gelato, but its refined nature raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor while being lower in fat compared to whole milk, contributing to a lighter texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: latte scremato reidratato
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as natural_extract. Strawberry puree provides natural flavor and color, enhancing the gelato's fruitiness and overall appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: purea di fragola
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients and improve texture, but its saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: olio di cocco
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
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 quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but is also a processed ingredient, raising concerns about its impact on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: destrosio
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Lemon juice adds a natural tartness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the gelato.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: succo di limone da concentrato
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. Lactose and milk proteins contribute to the creaminess and nutritional profile but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lattosio e proteine del latte
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidificante (acido citrico)
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture and stability but are often derived from processed sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionanti (mono - e digliceridi degli acidi grassi)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carob Bean Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Flour is used here as thickener. Carob bean flour is a natural thickener that improves texture but may not be well understood by all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: farina di semi di carrube
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that enhances texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomma di guar
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Is Beetroot Red safe in this dessert?
Bad
Beetroot Red is used here as colorant. Beetroot red is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: coloranti (rosso di barbabietola)
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Is Anthocyanins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anthocyanins is used here as colorant. Anthocyanins are natural colorants derived from plants, but their processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: antociani
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a synthetic stabilizer that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizzanti (carragenina)
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is a natural thickener derived from seaweed, used for texture but may not be well understood by all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: alginato di sodio
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives and their potential health impacts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi
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: 4128431
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Allergens detected: milk
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