Is Tarte Normande Safe? Ingredient Analysis
E-Leclerc
Tarte Normande is a snack from E-Leclerc. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Gelatin E440, Acidifier E330.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and artificial colorants. The presence of gluten and eggs raises allergen concerns, impacting the overall safety rating.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
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 apples (40%), providing natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes butter, which can enhance flavor and texture in baked goods.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
- Artificial colorant (E100) and gelling agents (E440, E401) indicate a processed composition, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack 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 snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Apple safe in this snack?
Good
Apple is used here as base. Apples provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pomme
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient in baked goods, but gluten content raises concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de BLE(GLUTEN)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a standard sweetener in desserts, but its high content can contribute to health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor to the tart, enhancing its overall quality when used in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEURRE
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Is Fresh Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Fresh Eggs is used here as base. Fresh eggs contribute to the structure and moisture of the tart, providing essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: OEUFS frais
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Is Reconstituted Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Reconstituted Milk Powder is used here as base. Reconstituted milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT en poudre reconstitué
Read the full ingredient profile for Reconstituted Milk Powder
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de mais
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor in baked goods, but excessive consumption can be a health concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor adds a pleasant taste, but its processing level can vary, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arome naturel de vanille
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
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 health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose fructose
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the preparation of the tart, contributing to the overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Gelatin E440 safe in this snack?
Bad
Gelatin E440 is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelifiant e440
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Is Acidifier E330 safe in this snack?
Bad
Acidifier E330 is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to adjust acidity but is a synthetic additive that may not be favorable for all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant e330
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Is Apricot Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Apricot Flavor is used here as flavor. Apricot flavor enhances the taste profile but may be artificially derived, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arome abricot
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Is Vegetal Colorant E100 safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetal Colorant E100 is used here as colorant. Vegetal colorant (E100) is used for coloring but may indicate a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant vegetal orange e100
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Is Carrot Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Carrot Extract is used here as natural_extract. Carrot extract provides natural coloring and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extrait de carotte
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: 3363847
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , milk
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