Is Vegetable Dream Carrot Herb Cream Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Almette
This page reviews Vegetable Dream Carrot Herb Cream Cheese by Almette as a dairy. 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cream cheese and pureed carrots, but also contains sugar and starch, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating due to the presence of both good and medium quality ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary.
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 pureed carrots, providing some natural flavor and color.
- Includes parsley and chives, which add herbal notes and potential flavor benefits.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary.
- Starch is included, which can be a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
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 dairy and why it matters.
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Is Cream Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cream Cheese is used here as base. Cream cheese serves as the primary base for this product, providing a creamy texture. However, it is a processed dairy product, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: FRISCHKÄSE
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Is Pureed Carrots safe in this dairy?
Good
Pureed Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Pureed carrots contribute natural flavor and color to the cream cheese, enhancing its nutritional profile with some vitamins.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 26% PÜRIERTE KAROTTEN
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Is Parsley safe in this dairy?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds a fresh herbal flavor and may provide some beneficial compounds, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PETERSILIE
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Is Chives safe in this dairy?
Good
Chives is used here as natural_extract. Chives contribute a mild onion flavor, enhancing the taste profile of the cream cheese while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: SCHNITTLAUCH
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this dairy?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness to the flavor, balancing the creaminess of the cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ZITRONENSAFT
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. This concentrated lemon juice provides flavor but is a processed form, which may raise some quality concerns compared to fresh juice.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ZITRONENSAFT AUS ZITRONENSAF - KONZENTRAT
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about the overall healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: ZUCKER
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Is Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, which can be a processed ingredient that may not contribute positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: STÄRKE
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Is Table Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is included to enhance flavor, but excessive sodium can be a concern in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPEISESALZ
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: 3808720
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Allergens detected: milk
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