Is Feeling Berry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mentos
Feeling Berry is a snack from Mentos. 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 Syrup, Flavourings.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of artificial colors and thickeners further indicates a processed product.
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 fruit juices from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Cocoa butter is a good quality fat that adds richness to the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Includes multiple artificial colors like anthocyanins and beta-carotene, indicating processing.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall high sugar content of this product, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the high sugar content and potential health concerns associated with excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Fruit Juices From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Juices From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juices from concentrate provide flavor but are less nutritious than fresh juices, indicating some processing and reduced quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruit juices from concentrate (raspberry, blueberry, cherry) (2%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juices From Concentrate
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a medium-chain saturated fat that can provide flavor and texture, but its high saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that adds tartness, commonly used in food products without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid (citric acid)
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: starch
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Is Flavourings safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives, impacting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavourings
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a high-quality fat that adds a rich texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as thickener. Gellan gum is a plant-derived thickener that is generally considered safe, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic)
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent derived from plant fibers, which can raise concerns about its processing and impact on digestion.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as a thickener and stabilizer, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic)
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Is Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Sucrose esters are synthetic emulsifiers that can raise concerns about their processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this snack?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as glazing agent. Carnauba wax is a natural glazing agent that provides a shiny finish but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: glazing agent (carnauba wax)
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Is Anthocyanins safe in this snack?
Medium
Anthocyanins is used here as colorant. Anthocyanins are natural colorants derived from plants, providing color but may indicate processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, beetroot red, beta-carotene, curcumin)
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Is Plain Caramel safe in this snack?
Bad
Plain Caramel is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and their impact on health.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, beetroot red, beta-carotene, curcumin)
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Is Beetroot Red safe in this snack?
Medium
Beetroot Red is used here as colorant. Beetroot red is a natural colorant that provides color but may indicate processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, beetroot red, beta-carotene, curcumin)
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this snack?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant that can provide color but may indicate processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, beetroot red, beta-carotene, curcumin)
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, providing color but may indicate processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, beetroot red, beta-carotene, curcumin)
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: 4223700
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