Is Acid Slices Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
Arcor's Acid Slices is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (INS102, INS110) and sweeteners, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of glucose syrup and sugar indicates high processing levels.
Main concern
High levels of glucose syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 apple juice (5%), providing some natural flavor.
- Includes citric acid, which can enhance tartness and flavor balance.
Concerns
- High levels of glucose syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of multiple artificial colors (INS102, INS110) indicates heavy processing.
- Artificial flavors may compromise the natural quality of the product.
- Gelatin raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Apple Juice safe in this snack?
Medium
Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice provides a natural flavor component, but its low concentration (5%) limits its impact on overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: JUGO DE MANZANA 5%
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ALMIDÓN
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient that may not be suitable for vegetarians and raises ethical concerns regarding animal sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: GELATINA
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ACIDULANTE (ÁCIDO CÍTRICO)
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Is Sodium Malate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Malate is used here as buffer. Sodium malate is used to regulate acidity, which can help balance flavors but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: MALATO ÁCIDO DE SODIO
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Is Malic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is a natural acid that enhances tartness, but its synthetic form raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO MÁLICO
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Is Artificial Colors safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Colors is used here as colorant. The use of multiple artificial colors (INS102, INS110) raises significant concerns about synthetic additives and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES: (INS171, INS102, INS110, INS133, INS129)
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds that can compromise the natural quality of the product, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMAS ARTIFICIALES
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: 4103869
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