Is Truffle Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Biffi
This page reviews Truffle Cream by Biffi as a sauce condiment. 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: Flavors, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of Grana Padano cheese adds some value but also includes additives.
Main concern
Margarine contains palm oil, raising sustainability 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 Grana Padano cheese, which adds flavor and quality.
- Includes truffle extract, enhancing the product's gourmet appeal.
Concerns
- Margarine contains palm oil, raising sustainability concerns.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, indicating processing.
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 sauce condiment and why it matters.
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as a primary fat source in this cream, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olio di semi di girasole
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Is Vegetable Margarine safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Vegetable Margarine is used here as base. Vegetable margarine is used for texture and fat content, but it contains palm oil, which raises sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: margarina vegetale (grassi ed oli vegetali (palma, girasole), acqua, emulsionanti mono-e digiceridi degli acidi grassi, sale, correttore di acidità: acido citrico)
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that serves as a solvent in this cream, contributing to its consistency without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Cashews safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews provide a creamy texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: anacardi
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Is Grana Padano Cheese safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Grana Padano Cheese is used here as base. Grana Padano cheese adds depth of flavor and quality, though it includes preservatives like lysozyme from egg.
Role in formula: base
Original: formaggio Grana Padano DOP (latte, sale, caglio, conservante: lisozima da uovo)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is used for texture and protein content, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: siero di latte in polvere
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Is Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor, but its dairy origin may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: panna (latte)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common flavor enhancer that is essential for taste, though excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: sale
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Is Butter safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter contributes to the creaminess and flavor profile, but it is a saturated fat source that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: burro
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Is Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about quality and safety, as their exact composition is unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi
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Is Black Truffle Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Truffle Extract is used here as flavor. Black truffle extract adds a gourmet flavor profile, enhancing the product's appeal without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tartufo nero scorzone 1% (Tuber Aestivum Vitt)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its origin and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificato di mais
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Is Dehydrated Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Garlic is used here as flavor. Dehydrated garlic provides flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aglio disidratato
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correttore di acidità: acido lattico
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante sorbato di potassio
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: 4131757
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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