Is Flower Zourr Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
Haribo's Flower Zourr is reviewed here as a dessert. 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 Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sorbitol, which raise quality concerns. The presence of carrageenan as a gelling agent also indicates potential issues with synthetic additives.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup and sorbitol, which are processed sugars that can raise 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 fruit and plant concentrates like apple and blackcurrant, which may provide some natural flavor.
- Uses carnauba wax as a coating agent, which is a natural product derived from palm leaves.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup and sorbitol, which are processed sugars that can raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Carrageenan is present as a gelling agent, which has been associated with digestive issues in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness, but its high processing raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Socker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as base. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but may lead to high sugar consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: glukossirap
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as base. Starch acts as a thickening agent, providing texture but is often derived from processed sources.
Role in formula: base
Original: stärkelse
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as sweetener. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant, but it can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sorbitol
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: vetemjöl
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as gelling agent. Carrageenan is used for its gelling properties but has been linked to gastrointestinal issues in some studies.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: karragenan
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Is Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Good
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, providing color without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kurkumin
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: 4001485
More from this brand: Haribo products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk
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