Is Christmas Jelly Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Douceur
Christmas Jelly is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Douceur. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Natural Flavors affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Natural flavors and colorants are present, indicating some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 apple juice from concentrate, providing a fruit source that may enhance flavor.
- Uses agar-agar as a gelling agent, a plant-based alternative that is generally considered safe.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Natural flavors and multiple color concentrates indicate a level of processing that may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the jelly's consistency and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sorbitol Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Sorbitol Syrup is used here as humectant. Sorbitol syrup is used as a humectant to retain moisture in the jelly, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel (Sorbitsirup)
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Is Apple Juice From Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Apple Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Apple juice from concentrate adds natural fruit flavor and sweetness, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Apfelsaft aus Apfelsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice From Concentrate
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Is Agar Agar safe in this food?
Good
Agar Agar is used here as gelling agent. Agar-agar is a natural gelling agent derived from seaweed, providing a plant-based alternative for thickening without health concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: Geliermittel (Agar-Agar)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve the jelly, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are added to enhance taste but can be vague in origin and may raise quality concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Color Concentrates safe in this food?
Medium
Color Concentrates is used here as colorant. Color concentrates from various fruits and vegetables are used for coloring, indicating some processing and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbende Lebensmittelkonzentrate (Schwarze Johannisbeere, Karotte, Kürbis, Apfel, Rettich, Tomate, Saflor, Spirulina, Zitrone, Hibiskus)
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: 3566391
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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