Is Tarte Aux Pommes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Horno De San Juan
Horno De San Juan's Tarte Aux Pommes is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and preservatives (E200, E202), which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural apple (35%) is a positive aspect.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E200, E202) that indicate a highly processed product.
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 35% apples, providing a natural fruit component that enhances flavor.
- Includes natural lemon flavor, which can contribute to a fresher taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E200, E202) that indicate a highly processed product.
- Presence of sweeteners like glucose syrup and dextrose raises concerns about added sugars.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure for the biscuit base, but its refined nature raises some concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de BLÉ
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common fat source, but its refined nature may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Pasteurized Egg safe in this food?
Good
Pasteurized Egg is used here as base. Pasteurized egg adds protein and moisture to the product, contributing positively to its texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: ŒUF pasteurisé
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the dough consistency and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Glycerol safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol acts as a humectant to retain moisture, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectants (glycérol)
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Is Sorbitol safe in this food?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is another humectant that helps maintain moisture but may have laxative effects in high amounts.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: sorbitol
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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 contributes to added sugars without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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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 taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality questions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de citron
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Is Apples safe in this food?
Good
Apples is used here as base. Apples provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pommes
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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 contributes to added sugars without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the dough consistency and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents enhance taste but may not provide any nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Raising Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as stabilizer. Raising agents (E-500ii, E-503ii) help the product rise but are synthetic and raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Poudres à lever (E-500ii, E-503ii)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant (acide citrique)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity but is a synthetic compound that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: correcteur d'acidité (E-331)
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium acetate acts as an antioxidant but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxydant (E-336)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E200) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateurs (E-200)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E-202
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Good
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, contributing positively to texture without health concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélifiant (pectine)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant (gomme de xanthane)
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: 4179274
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Allergens detected: milk , tree_nut , soy
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