Elderflower Syrup product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Elderflower Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dilmoor

This page reviews Elderflower Syrup by Dilmoor as a food. 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: Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and natural flavors, with elderflower infusion. The presence of citric acid as an acidifying agent raises some concerns about processing.

Main concern

High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness 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

  • Natural elderflower infusion contributes to flavor, indicating a more authentic taste profile.
  • No gluten present, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
  • Citric acid is a synthetic acidulant, which may indicate a level of processing that detracts from natural quality.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

  • 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 syrup but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Zucchero

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this syrup, essential for dissolving sugar and extracting flavors from the elderflower infusion.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: acqua

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?

    Medium

    Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance the taste profile of the syrup, but their exact composition is often unclear, raising some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aromi naturali

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavors

  • Is Elderflower Infusion safe in this food?

    Good

    Elderflower Infusion is used here as natural_extract. Elderflower infusion provides the characteristic flavor of the syrup, indicating a natural source of taste that enhances the product's appeal.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: infuso di fiori di sambuco

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this food?

    Medium

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidifying agent to balance sweetness, but its synthetic nature raises concerns about the overall naturalness of the product.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: acido citrico

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

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: 4127963

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Dilmoor — Elderflower Syrup 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Dilmoor — Elderflower Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dilmoor products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Natural elderflower infusion contributes to flavor, indicating a more authentic taste profile.; No gluten present, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.. See the Pros section above.
Dilmoor — Elderflower Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Dilmoor — Elderflower Syrup has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.; Citric acid is a synthetic acidulant, which may indicate a level of processing that detracts from natural quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Dilmoor — Elderflower Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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