Is Vanilla Ganache Cake 6p Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carrefour
Vanilla Ganache Cake 6p is a snack from Carrefour. 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 Preservative.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and preservatives (E200, E282), which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E200, E282) that indicate a longer shelf life but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 eggs and cream, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa paste, providing a rich chocolate flavor that enhances the overall taste.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E200, E282) that indicate a longer shelf life but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Includes artificial colorant (E160a) and stabilizers (E407, E415), which suggest a highly processed composition.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to provide sweetness in this cake. While it enhances flavor, excessive consumption raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs contribute to the structure and moisture of the cake, providing essential proteins and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: oeuf
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient, but gluten sensitivity may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed) adds moisture and richness, but palm oil raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile végétale (palme, colza)
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Is Cocoa Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Paste is used here as flavor. Cocoa paste provides a rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the cake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for the cake's moisture content and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: eau
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Is Cream safe in this snack?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor, contributing to the cake's overall texture and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: crème
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Is Semi Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Semi Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Semi-skimmed milk provides moisture and contributes to the cake's flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait demi-écremé
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and moisture retention, but it is a processed ingredient with potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds a rich flavor and smooth texture, enhancing the overall quality of the cake.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk contributes to moisture and flavor, while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch (potato) is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon (pomme de terre)
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Is Raising Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agent is used here as leavening. Raising agent (E500) helps the cake rise, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: poudre à lever (E500)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Whole Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk adds richness and flavor, contributing to the cake's moist texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait entier
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E471, E475, E322) help blend ingredients, but their processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (E471, E475, E322 (soja))
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Is Preservative safe in this snack?
Bad
Preservative is used here as preservative. Preservatives (E200, E282) are added to extend shelf life but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur (E200, E282)
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Is Acidifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Acidifier is used here as acidulant. Acidifier (E330) is used to adjust pH, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant (E330)
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Is Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavor (butter) enhances taste but may be artificial, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme (beurre)
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat (palm, rapeseed, sunflower, shea) adds richness but raises sustainability concerns due to palm oil.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisse végétale (palme, colza, tournesol, karité)
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Is Stabilizer safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizer (E407) helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant (E407)
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Is Thickener safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickener is used here as thickener. Thickener (E415) improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant (E415)
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: 3561120
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