Is Fox Sitron Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta Norge AS
Cloetta Norge AS's Fox Sitron is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 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 Glucose Syrup, Gelatin, Lutein.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes glucose syrup and gelatin, which are processed ingredients. The presence of artificial colorant lutein raises concerns about synthetic additives, indicating a lower quality product.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
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 citric acid, which provides a natural sour flavor enhancing the overall taste.
- Sorbitol acts as a moisture-retaining agent, helping to maintain product texture.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
- Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- Lutein, an artificial colorant, indicates the use of synthetic additives, which can detract from product quality.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker/sukker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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Is Hydrogenated Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hydrogenated Coconut Fat is used here as base. Hydrogenated coconut fat is used for texture but is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullhärdat/fuld hærdet/fullherdet kokosfett
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Coconut Fat
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used to retain moisture, which helps maintain product texture but may cause digestive issues in large amounts.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarande medel (sorbitol)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to product quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syra (citronsyra)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans, raising ethical concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatin
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is used to enhance flavor but can be synthetic, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom
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Is Lutein safe in this dessert?
Bad
Lutein is used here as colorant. Lutein is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives, indicating a lower quality product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämne /farvestof (lutein)
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: 4001116
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Allergens detected: gelatin
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