Is Elderflower Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Spitz
Elderflower Syrup is a sauce condiment from Spitz. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose-fructose syrup and citric acid, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar also indicates a high level of sweetness.
Main concern
High sugar content from both sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Contains elderflower extract, providing a natural flavor component.
- Citric acid acts as a natural acidulant, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener, which may have negative health implications.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the syrup. Its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, contributing to the product's overall sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktosesirup
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the syrup, providing necessary liquid content without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide acidity and enhance flavor. While it is a natural acid, its presence indicates some processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel Citronen - säure
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Is Elderflower Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Elderflower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Elderflower extract adds a natural floral flavor to the syrup, contributing positively to its taste profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Auszug aus Holunderblüten (Wasser, Zucker, 2,7% Holunderblüten)
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: 3870705
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