Is Caramel Flavor Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Maison Routin
Maison Routin's Caramel Flavor Syrup is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes cane sugar and citric acid, which are common in syrups. However, the presence of plain caramel and flavoring raises concerns about artificial additives and processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cane sugar and citric acid, which are common in syrups. However, the presence of plain caramel and flavoring raises concerns about artificial additives and processing.
Main concern
The inclusion of flavoring raises concerns about potential 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
- Cane sugar is a natural sweetener, contributing to the syrup's flavor profile.
- Citric acid acts as an acidulant, enhancing the overall taste balance.
Concerns
- The inclusion of flavoring raises concerns about potential artificial additives.
- Plain caramel as a colorant may indicate processing and synthetic origins.
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 sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a natural sweetener that provides the primary sweetness in this syrup, contributing to its flavor.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre de canne
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the solvent in this syrup, essential for dissolving other ingredients and creating the desired consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Flavouring safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is used to enhance the taste profile of the syrup, but its exact composition may include artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arome
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is included to provide acidity, balancing sweetness and enhancing flavor complexity in the syrup.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant : acide citrique
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Is Plain Caramel safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Plain Caramel is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is used for coloring, but its processing may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the syrup.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant: caramel ordinaire
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Is Aromatic Caramel safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Aromatic Caramel is used here as flavor. Aromatic caramel, made from sugar and water, adds flavor and color but may indicate a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: caramel aromatique (sucre, eau)
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: 3374244
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