Is Banana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pez
Pez's Banana is reviewed here as a dessert. 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, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and fruit juices are present but do not outweigh the synthetic additives.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 banana juice (4.5%) which adds natural flavor and some fruit content.
- Includes cherry juice (7%) providing a fruit-based flavor component.
- Natural flavors enhance taste without artificial flavoring agents.
- Guar gum and locust bean gum serve as stabilizers, which are generally acceptable.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Mono- and diglycerides are emulsifiers that may be derived from less desirable sources.
- Presence of colorants like beet juice concentrate and carrot concentrate indicates processing.
- Contains added sugars which can contribute to health concerns.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing the necessary liquid base for the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Oat Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Oat Syrup is used here as sweetener. Oat syrup is a sweetener derived from oats, providing some natural sweetness but is still processed.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: HAFERSIRUP
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is used for creaminess but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Sour Cherry Juice From Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Sour Cherry Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Sour cherry juice adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the product's fruit content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sauer - kirschsaft aus Sauerkirschsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Sour Cherry Juice From Concentrate
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Is Banana Juice From Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Banana Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Banana juice contributes to the flavor profile and provides some fruit-derived nutrients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bananensaft aus Bananensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Banana Juice From Concentrate
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Beet Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beet Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beet juice concentrate is used for coloring but is a processed ingredient that may not add nutritional value.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbende Lebensmittel (Rote Betesaftkonzentrat)
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate serves as a natural colorant but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karottenkonzentrat
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are often derived from processed fats and can raise concerns about their source.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisa - toren (Guarkernmehl)
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum is another stabilizer that aids in texture but is processed.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the taste profile but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve freshness but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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: 3862676
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , peanut , soy , milk , tree nuts
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