Is Vanilla Flavored Shake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dia Lactea
Dia Lactea's Vanilla Flavored Shake is reviewed here as a soft drink. 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 Sucralose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk proteins and skimmed milk, but also contains synthetic sweeteners and colorants. These additives raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Contains E955 (sucralose), a synthetic sweetener that raises safety 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 80% milk proteins, providing a good source of protein.
- Includes natural vanilla extract, enhancing flavor with a natural ingredient.
Concerns
- Contains E955 (sucralose), a synthetic sweetener that raises safety concerns.
- Includes colorants (carotenes), which may indicate processing and potential quality issues.
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 soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Milk Protein safe in this soft drink?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein serves as the primary source of protein in this shake, contributing to its nutritional value and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: 80 % proteínas de la leche
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this soft drink?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk adds creaminess and additional protein while reducing fat content, enhancing the product's overall profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: 19 % leche desnatada
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla extract provides flavoring, contributing positively to the taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de vainilla bourbon
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Is Sucralose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener used to enhance sweetness without calories, raising concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcorante (E955)
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Is Carotenes safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are used as colorants, which may indicate processing and could raise questions about the product's naturalness.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante (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: 4188970
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