Is English Licorice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Continental Candy Industries
Continental Candy Industries's English Licorice is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Colorants E160c E162.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, along with several colorants like E160c and E162, raising concerns about synthetic additives and overall quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
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 natural extracts like licorice root extract, which adds flavor.
- Cocoa powder is present, contributing to the taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of multiple colorants (E160c, E162) indicates synthetic processing.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but raises concerns due to high levels of processed sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: suiker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as base. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a binding agent but is a refined ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Cane Sugar Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cane Sugar Molasses is used here as base. Cane sugar molasses adds flavor and moisture but is still a form of sugar, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: rietsuikermelasse
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Is Coconut safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Coconut adds flavor and texture, being a natural ingredient that enhances the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kokos
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for texture and consistency, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin provides structure and chewiness but is an animal-derived ingredient, raising concerns for vegetarians.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatine
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Is Licorice Root Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Root Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice root extract is a natural flavoring agent that contributes to the distinctive taste of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: zoethoutwortelextract
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaopoeder
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma's
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a processed emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E471)
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Is Coloring Food Safflower Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coloring Food Safflower Concentrate is used here as colorant. Safflower concentrate is a natural colorant but indicates processing, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurend levensmiddel (concentraat van saffloer)
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Is Colorants E160c E162 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorants E160c E162 is used here as colorant. E160c and E162 are synthetic colorants that raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstoffen (E160c, E162)
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds texture and flavor but is a processed fat, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolie
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Is Glazing Agent E901 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glazing Agent E901 is used here as other. E901 is a synthetic glazing agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: other
Original: glansmiddel (E901)
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: 4223569
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Allergens detected: gluten
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