Is Assorted Gels Candy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mama Lycha

Assorted Gels Candy is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Mama Lycha. The product scores 40/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Carrageenan, Sodium Benzoate, Artificial And Natural Flavor affect the overall evaluation.

40 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 40

The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and artificial colors like red #40, yellow #5, and blue #1, indicating significant processing and raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic 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 water, a fundamental ingredient for texture and moisture.
  • Citric acid provides tartness, enhancing flavor profile.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Artificial colors (red #40, yellow #5, blue #1) are linked to potential health risks and indicate high processing.

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.

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: 3429435

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Artificial colors (red #40, yellow #5, blue #1) are linked to potential health risks and indicate high processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Mama Lycha — Assorted Gels Candy has a Zerotox safety score of 40 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mama Lycha products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains water, a fundamental ingredient for texture and moisture.; Citric acid provides tartness, enhancing flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.
This product scores 40 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Artificial colors (red #40, yellow #5, blue #1) are linked to potential health risks and indicate high processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and artificial colors like red #40, yellow #5, and blue #1, indicating significant processing and raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
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Main concerns for this product: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Artificial colors (red #40, yellow #5, blue #1) are linked to potential health risks and indicate high processing.. See the full list above.
Browse dessert products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
Mama Lycha — Assorted Gels Candy has a Zerotox score of 40 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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