Is Vizzio Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Costa
This page reviews Vizzio by Costa as a dessert. 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, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and artificial flavoring (vanillin), raising concerns about synthetic additives. However, the presence of almonds and cocoa powder indicates some natural ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 almonds (24%) and cocoa powder, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor and texture.
- Includes milk solids, providing a creamy texture and enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Artificial flavoring (vanillin) and potassium sorbate (E202) indicate the presence of synthetic additives.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Azúcar
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds (24%) provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: almendras (24%)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds a rich texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the confectionery.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids (whey and concentrated milk proteins) contribute to creaminess but may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: sólidos de leche (suero de leche y proteínas lácteas concentradas)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds depth of flavor and is a key ingredient in chocolate products, indicating quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacao
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Is Fractionated Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fractionated Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Fractionated vegetable oil (shea and palm) is used for texture but raises concerns about processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite vegetal fraccionado (shea y palma)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fractionated Vegetable Oil
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder contributes to creaminess but may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche en polvo
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao en polvo
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic (INS 414) is a natural gum used for stabilization but may raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma arábiga (INS/SIN 414)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin (INS 322) is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionantes lecitina de soya (INS/SIN 322)
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Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate is used here as emulsifier. Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (INS 476) is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: poliricinoleato de poliglicerol (INS/SIN 476)
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a thickening agent derived from starch, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrina
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: jarabe de glucosa
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Is Fractionated Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fractionated Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Fractionated vegetable oil (coconut) is used for texture but raises concerns about processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite vegetal fraccionado (coco)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fractionated Vegetable Oil
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (INS 330) is used for flavor balance but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ácido cítrico (INS/SIN 330)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum (INS 415) is a thickening agent that may raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma xantán (INS/SIN 415)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (INS 202) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbato de potasio (INS/SIN 202)
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Is Shellac safe in this dessert?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac (INS 904) is a coating agent derived from insects, raising concerns for vegans and those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: goma laca (INS/SIN 904)
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Is Carob Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Carob Powder is used here as base. Carob powder adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: algarrobo en polvo
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: jarabe de glucosa
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Is Artificial Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavoring is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring (vanillin) is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saborizante artificial (vainillina)
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide a natural source of flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the confectionery.
Role in formula: base
Original: avellanas
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: harina de trigo
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Is Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Medium
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts add flavor and texture but may pose allergy risks for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: maní
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: 4107137
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Allergens detected: peanut , wheat
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