Is Coconut & Ginger Candy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asia Flavours
This page reviews Coconut & Ginger Candy by Asia Flavours as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Lecithin is a common emulsifier but may indicate processing.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health implications.
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
- Coconut extract (51%) provides a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Ginger (4%) adds a distinct flavor and may enhance the sensory experience of the candy.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health implications.
- Sugar is another processed ingredient that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Coconut Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Extract is used here as base. Coconut extract is the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and texture to the candy. Its high percentage indicates a significant contribution to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ekstrakt z miazszu kokosa
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the candy's sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrop glukozowy z ryżu kleistego
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Ginger safe in this dessert?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger (4%) adds a unique flavor profile and may enhance the overall sensory experience of the candy, contributing positively to its quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: imbir
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, indicating some processing. It is generally considered safe but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: lecytyna sojowa
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: 4013873
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Allergens detected: soy
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