Is Aria Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Daco Bello
This page reviews Aria by Daco Bello as a snack. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sulfur Dioxide, E440, E330.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as E200 and E202 as preservatives, and E100-E141-E160c-E163 as colorants, indicating a highly processed product with potential quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of multiple synthetic colorants (E100, E141, E160c, E163) raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 dried pears and apricots, which provide natural fruit flavors and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes almonds, which are a source of healthy fats and can contribute to overall flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple synthetic colorants (E100, E141, E160c, E163) raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Use of preservatives like E200 and E202 indicates a processed nature, which may affect overall quality.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Dried Pears safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Pears is used here as base. Dried pears provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Poires séchées
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Is Sulfur Dioxide safe in this snack?
Bad
Sulfur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative to maintain freshness but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential allergic reactions.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur : anhydride sulfureux
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Is Fruit Pastes safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Pastes is used here as base. Fruit pastes contain a mix of fruit pulps and sugars, providing flavor but also contributing to the product's sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâtes de fruits
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and texture but is a processed ingredient that can raise concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is E440 safe in this snack?
Bad
E440 is used here as stabilizer. E440 is a gelling agent that helps maintain texture but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gélifiant : E440
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Is E330 safe in this snack?
Bad
E330 is used here as acidulant. E330, or citric acid, is used to adjust acidity but is a synthetic additive that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant : E330
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Is E331 safe in this snack?
Bad
E331 is used here as buffer. E331 is a sodium salt used to regulate acidity, indicating further processing and raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: correcteur d'acidité : E331
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Is E100 safe in this snack?
Bad
E100 is used here as colorant. E100 is a synthetic colorant that enhances appearance but raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant : E100
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Is E141 safe in this snack?
Bad
E141 is used here as colorant. E141 is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant : E141
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Is E160c safe in this snack?
Bad
E160c is used here as colorant. E160c is a synthetic colorant derived from paprika, used for coloring but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant : E160c
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Is E163 safe in this snack?
Bad
E163 is used here as colorant. E163 is a synthetic colorant derived from fruits, enhancing color but raising concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant : E163
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Is E200 safe in this snack?
Bad
E200 is used here as preservative. E200 is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur : E200
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Is E202 safe in this snack?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateurs : E202
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Is E414 safe in this snack?
Medium
E414 is used here as emulsifier. E414 is a natural emulsifier that helps maintain texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: agent d'enrobage : E414
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Is E422 safe in this snack?
Medium
E422 is used here as stabilizer. E422 is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants : E422
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Is E420 safe in this snack?
Medium
E420 is used here as stabilizer. E420 is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants : E420
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Is E1103 safe in this snack?
Bad
E1103 is used here as stabilizer. E1103 is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants : E1103
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Is E161b safe in this snack?
Bad
E161b is used here as colorant. E161b is a synthetic colorant that enhances appearance but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants : E161b
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Is E141ii safe in this snack?
Bad
E141ii is used here as colorant. E141ii is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants : E141ii
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Is E160c safe in this snack?
Bad
E160c is used here as colorant. E160c is a synthetic colorant derived from paprika, used for coloring but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants : E160c
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: 3658986
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