Is Strawberry & Vanilla Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte D'Or
Strawberry & Vanilla is a dessert from Carte D'Or. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like dextrose and glucose syrup, along with carrageenan, which raises concerns about synthetic additives and processing levels.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns due to its 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 natural flavors and colorants like carotenes, which are derived from plants and generally considered safer.
- Includes milk proteins, providing a source of dairy that can enhance texture and flavor.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Presence of dextrose and glucose syrup indicates high levels of processed sugars, which may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Reconstituted Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reconstituted Skim Milk is used here as base. Reconstituted skim milk serves as the primary base, providing a creamy texture but may contain additives from processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: LEITE magro reconstituído
Read the full ingredient profile for Reconstituted Skim Milk
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common base ingredient that helps achieve the desired consistency without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: agua
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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 a processed ingredient, raising concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat contributes to creaminess and mouthfeel but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gordura de coco
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: LACTOSE
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins enhance texture and provide a source of dairy, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteínas lácteas (LEITE)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can increase sugar content and raise concerns about health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: xarope de glicose
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Is Fructose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a natural sugar but is often processed, contributing to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: frutose
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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 that helps balance acidity in the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulador de acidez (acido cítrico)
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Is Monoglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Monoglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Monoglycerides are used to stabilize emulsions but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante (monodiglicéridos de ácidos gordos)
Read the full ingredient profile for Monoglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but can be processed, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma de guar
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Is Carob Seed Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Seed Flour is used here as thickener. Carob seed flour is a thickening agent that can enhance texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: farinha de semente de alfarroba
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues, raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carragenina
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Is Concentrated Beet Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Beet Juice is used here as colorant. Concentrated beet juice is a natural colorant that enhances visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: sumo de beterraba concentrado
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Beet Juice
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may be synthetic, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromas
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Is Carotenes safe in this dessert?
Good
Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural colorants derived from plants, contributing to color without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: corante (carotenos)
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: 4205735
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