Is Allens Strawberries & Cream 190g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nestle
This page reviews Allens Strawberries & Cream 190g by Nestle as a dessert. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Cane Sugar, Flavours.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The product contains glucose syrup and cane sugar, both of which are processed sweeteners. Additionally, artificial colors (E120, E129) raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and cane sugar are high in processed sugars, raising 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 gelatine, which provides texture and is a common ingredient in confectionery.
- Citric acid acts as a food acid, enhancing flavor and providing tartness.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and cane sugar are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Artificial colors E120 and E129 are synthetic additives that may pose 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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from wheat or corn, contributing to high sugar content and raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup (Wheat or Corn)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cane Sugar
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Is Gelatine safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatine is used here as base. Gelatine is a gelling agent derived from animal sources, providing texture but raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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Is Thickener 1401 Or 1420 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Thickener 1401 Or 1420 is used here as thickener. Thickeners E1401 and E1420 are used to improve texture but are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Thickener (1401 or 1420) (Wheat)
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Is Flavours safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavours is used here as flavor. Flavours are often artificial or synthetic, raising concerns about the quality and naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavours
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Food Acid (Citric Acid)
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Is Colours 120 129 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colours 120 129 is used here as colorant. Artificial colors E120 and E129 are synthetic additives used for visual appeal but raise concerns about potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colours (120, 129)
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: 4250477
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Allergens detected: wheat
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