Is Amarena Cherry Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Grashoff
Grashoff's Amarena Cherry Jam is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Dextrose, Bitter Almond Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and dextrose as primary sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of pectin as a gelling agent is acceptable, but the overall sugar level is significant.
Main concern
High sugar content from both sugar and dextrose raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Pectin is a natural gelling agent that helps achieve the desired consistency without synthetic additives.
- Contains real sour cherries, providing authentic fruit flavor and some natural fruit benefits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both sugar and dextrose raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- The presence of bitter almond flavoring may pose risks for individuals with nut allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sour Cherries safe in this food?
Good
Sour Cherries is used here as base. Sour cherries provide the primary fruit base for this jam, contributing natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sauerkirschen
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and enhances flavor while providing some vitamin C, contributing positively to the jam's profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Good
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruits, used to achieve the desired jam consistency without synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Geliermittel: Pektin*
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve the jam, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Zitronensäure
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Is Bitter Almond Flavor safe in this food?
Bad
Bitter Almond Flavor is used here as flavor. Bitter almond flavoring is artificial and may pose allergy risks, particularly for those sensitive to nuts, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bittemandelaroma *aus Apfeln und Zitrusfrüchten
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: 3813279
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Allergens detected: almond
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