Is Strawberry Cheesecake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cremissimo
This page reviews Strawberry Cheesecake by Cremissimo as a dessert. 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, Glucose Syrup, Caramel Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and carrageenan, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and sweeteners further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Contains glucose-fructose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that raises health concerns.
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 strawberry puree (2.5%), providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum, which are generally considered safe.
- Uses butter, a natural fat, contributing to flavor and texture.
- The presence of lemon juice concentrate adds a natural acidity.
Concerns
- Contains glucose-fructose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that raises health concerns.
- Includes carrageenan, a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
- Artificial color (carotene) is present, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
- The product may contain allergens like egg and nuts, posing risks for sensitive individuals.
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 a base ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in the overall texture of the cheesecake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk adds creaminess and contributes to the protein content without the fat of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: entrahmte MILCH
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Is Fresh Cheese safe in this dessert?
Good
Fresh Cheese is used here as base. Fresh cheese provides a creamy texture and is a key component in cheesecake, enhancing flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: FRISCHKASE
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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 linked to various health concerns, including obesity.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is another processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess but is a saturated fat, raising concerns about heart health when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENMEHL
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as base. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and color, contributing to the product's fruit content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdbeerpüree
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Is Milk Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Product is used here as base. Milk product adds creaminess but may include additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: MOLKENERZEUGNIS
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter contributes to flavor and texture, being a natural fat source.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTER
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum help maintain texture but are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Johannisbrotkernmehl, Tarakernmehl, Carrageen)
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Is Emulsifier safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel syrup is a processed sweetener that adds flavor but contributes to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator (Citronensäure)
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karottenkonzentrat
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors derived from milk can enhance taste but may include artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen (mit MILCH)
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Is Elderberry Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as base. Elderberry juice concentrate adds natural flavor and color, contributing to the product's fruit content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Holundersaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, being a common ingredient in desserts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Coloring Agent safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agent is used here as colorant. Carotene is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns for consumers preferring natural ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff (Carotin)
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate adds natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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: 4205986
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Allergens detected: egg , hazelnut , pecan , pistachio , soy
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