Is Crazy Mix Mini Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruittella
This page reviews Crazy Mix Mini by Fruittella 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, Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. Natural flavors and fruit juice provide some quality, but the presence of gelatin raises concerns about animal-derived ingredients.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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
- Natural fruit juice (3%) adds some authentic flavor and contributes to the overall taste profile.
- Contains vegetable concentrates like spirulina and carrot, which may provide some color and flavor benefits.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, contributing to the overall high sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans. It serves as a gelling agent in this confectionery.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatina alimentare
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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 flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido citrico
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are derived from natural sources but can be processed, raising questions about their exact composition and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi naturali
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-derived fat that can provide texture and mouthfeel, but its high saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di cocco
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Is Vegetable Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Vegetable Concentrates is used here as natural_extract. Vegetable concentrates like spirulina and carrot provide natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: concentrati vegetali (cartamo, carota, succo di mela cotto, ravanello, spirulina, limone, ribes nero)
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as coating agent. Beeswax is used as a coating agent to improve texture and appearance, but it is an animal-derived ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: cera d'api
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as coating agent. Carnauba wax is a plant-derived wax used for coating, enhancing the product's texture and appearance without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: cera carnauba
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: 4126971
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