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Is Anise Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dilmoor

Dilmoor's Anise Syrup 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 E133.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and natural flavors, with E133 as a synthetic colorant. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.

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

  • Natural flavors contribute to the overall taste profile, enhancing the product's appeal.
  • The use of water as a base ingredient is common in syrup formulations, indicating a straightforward composition.

Concerns

  • Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
  • E133 is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality and safety concerns due to its artificial nature.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as base. Sugar serves as the primary sweetener in this syrup, contributing to its sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Zucchero

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water acts as a solvent in this syrup, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: acqua

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?

    Medium

    Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included to enhance the taste, though their exact composition is often proprietary and less transparent.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aromi naturali

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavors

  • Is Natural Anise Flavors safe in this food?

    Good

    Natural Anise Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural anise flavors provide the characteristic taste of the syrup, contributing positively to its flavor profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aromi naturali di anice

  • Is E133 safe in this food?

    Bad

    E133 is used here as colorant. E133 is a synthetic colorant used to enhance the visual appeal of the syrup, raising concerns about artificial additives.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: colorante: E133

    Read the full ingredient profile for E133

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: 4135333

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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Dilmoor — Anise Syrup has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Dilmoor — Anise Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dilmoor products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes sugar and natural flavors, with E133 as a synthetic colorant. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Dilmoor — Anise Syrup 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.; E133 is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality and safety concerns due to its artificial nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Dilmoor — Anise Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Dilmoor — Anise Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse food products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.

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