Is Cranberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Bounty
Nature's Bounty's Cranberry is reviewed here as a food. 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 Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes gelatin and soybean oil, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of yellow beeswax also indicates a level of processing.
Main concern
Gelatin is a processed ingredient derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians.
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
- Vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the product.
- Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture and stability in the formulation.
Concerns
- Gelatin is a processed ingredient derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians.
- Soybean oil is a refined oil that may contain residues from processing, which can affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Gelatin safe in this food?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is a processed ingredient derived from animal collagen, used as a gelling agent. Its animal origin raises concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatin
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a refined oil used for texture and moisture. Its processing may leave residues, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soybean Oil
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Is Vegetable Glycerin safe in this food?
Good
Vegetable Glycerin is used here as base. Vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Glycerin
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. While it is derived from soy, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy Lecithin
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Is Yellow Beeswax safe in this food?
Medium
Yellow Beeswax is used here as base. Yellow beeswax is a natural wax used for texture and stability. Its processing level may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yellow Beeswax
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: 3291864
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Allergens detected: soy
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