Is Zum Glück Natur Plant-Based Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bauer
This page reviews Zum Glück Natur Plant-Based by Bauer as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes a mix of plant-based proteins and thickeners like locust bean gum and gellan, but also contains emulsifiers and stabilizers that raise quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes a mix of plant-based proteins and thickeners like locust bean gum and gellan, but also contains emulsifiers and stabilizers that raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains lecithins as emulsifiers, which may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
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 4.5% field bean protein, providing a plant-based protein source.
- Includes natural ingredients like apricot kernels and citric acid for flavor and preservation.
- Uses gellan and locust bean gum as thickeners, which are generally considered safe.
Concerns
- Contains lecithins as emulsifiers, which may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
- Includes sodium citrate and calcium citrate, which are synthetic and may indicate a processed nature.
- Potential allergen risk as it may contain traces of milk, raising concerns for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring proper consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Field Bean Protein safe in this food?
Good
Field Bean Protein is used here as base. Field bean protein provides a plant-based protein source, contributing to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ackerbohnenprotein
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Is Apricot Kernels safe in this food?
Good
Apricot Kernels is used here as natural_extract. Apricot kernels add flavor and may provide some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Marillenkerne
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch acts as a thickening agent, improving texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Gellan safe in this food?
Medium
Gellan is used here as thickener. Gellan is a gelling agent that helps maintain product consistency but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Gellan
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Is Pectins safe in this food?
Medium
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are used as thickening agents, contributing to texture but may indicate processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Pektine
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Is Lecithins safe in this food?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to stabilize the mixture, but their processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Natriumcitrate
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Is Calcium Citrate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Citrate is used here as buffer. Calcium citrate is used for fortification and pH regulation but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Calciumcitrate
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B12 is added for nutritional fortification, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: Vitamin B12
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but may be derived from various sources, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Cultures safe in this food?
Good
Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Souring cultures contribute to flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Säuerungskulturen
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: 3807833
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Allergens detected: milk
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