Is Dried Dates Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eurocompany
Eurocompany's Dried Dates 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 Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dried dates and glucose syrup, with potassium sorbate as a preservative. The presence of glucose syrup and a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
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
- Dried dates are a natural source of sweetness and provide fiber.
- Dates are minimally processed, retaining their natural flavor and nutrients.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.
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 Dates safe in this food?
Good
Dates is used here as base. Dates are the primary ingredient, providing natural sweetness and fiber. Their minimal processing supports a good quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: datulje/urme s košticama
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener used to enhance sweetness. Its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukozni sirup
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konzervans: kalijev sorbat
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: 4134350
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