Is Whey-80 Cinnamon Bun Flavour Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Star Nutrition
Whey-80 Cinnamon Bun Flavour is one of the supplement products analyzed by Zerotox for Star Nutrition. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Aspartame, Sulphite Ammonia Caramel affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains whey protein concentrate and aspartame as a sweetener, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of soy lecithin and caramel color also indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial 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
- Whey protein concentrate provides a source of protein, beneficial for muscle recovery.
- Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture and mixability in this supplement.
Concerns
- Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Caramel color (sulphite ammonia caramel) is a processed colorant that may not be desirable for all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this supplement.
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this supplement?
Good
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate is a high-quality protein source derived from milk, supporting muscle recovery and growth.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY Protein Concentrate (MILK)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this supplement?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and mixability, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (SOY lecithin)
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Is Aspartame safe in this supplement?
Bad
Aspartame is used here as sweetener. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is controversial due to potential health concerns associated with synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sweetener(aspartame)
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Is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel safe in this supplement?
Bad
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel is used here as colorant. Sulphite ammonia caramel is a synthetic colorant that may not be appealing to consumers seeking natural ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (sulphite ammonia caramel)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
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: 4060690
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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