Is Apple And Blackcurrant Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrisons
Apple And Blackcurrant is a snack from Morrisons. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Dextrose.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, and potassium sorbate, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
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 blackcurrant jam, which provides some fruit content.
- Includes wheat flour, a common baking ingredient.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may indicate processing issues.
- Presence of palm oil raises sustainability concerns.
- Multiple acidity regulators suggest a highly processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall high sugar content of the product, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common base ingredient in baked goods, but its refined nature may raise concerns about nutritional value compared to whole grain alternatives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, nacin, thiamin)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and is associated with various health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: gjucose-fructose syrup
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Is Blackcurrant safe in this snack?
Good
Blackcurrant is used here as natural_extract. Blackcurrant is a natural fruit ingredient that provides flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: blackcurrant
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but its presence in multiple forms may indicate over-processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about overall product quality.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium citrate
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as gelling agent. Pectins are natural gelling agents derived from fruits, used to achieve desired texture, but their processing level can vary.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: pectins
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that can be a healthier fat option, but its processing level and potential for refinement raise some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed oil Appite
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs are a natural ingredient that provide structure and moisture in baked goods, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that adds flavor and richness, but its saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (milk)
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is a humectant that helps retain moisture in baked goods, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Humectant (glycerol)
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, but its synthetic nature raises concerns about product quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative (potassium sorbate)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a widely used ingredient that raises sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact and potential health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm oil
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: 3934725
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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