Is Tiramisu Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Beleaf
Beleaf's Tiramisu 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 Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers (E471, E464), which raise quality concerns. The presence of xanthan and carrageenan as thickeners also indicates a reliance on additives.
Main concern
High reliance on processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which may raise quality 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 rice extract and coconut oil, which are generally considered good ingredients.
- Includes natural coffee aroma and coffee extract, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High reliance on processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which may raise quality concerns.
- Carrageenan is included as a thickener, which has been associated with digestive issues in some individuals.
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 Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, essential for texture and moisture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucosesirup
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Is Rice Extract safe in this food?
Good
Rice Extract is used here as base. Rice extract contributes to the product's texture and is a gluten-free ingredient, enhancing its appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reisextrakt
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture and moisture but is a refined oil, which may raise some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaopulver
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Is Instant Coffee safe in this food?
Good
Instant Coffee is used here as flavor. Instant coffee provides a coffee flavor, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Instant-Kaffee
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised concerns regarding digestive health in some studies.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carageen
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: 4075610
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