Is Fruit A-Z Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Malaco
Fruit A-Z is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Malaco. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, both of which are highly processed and raise quality concerns. Additionally, gelatin and artificial colors (E141, E120, E160a) indicate significant processing and potential quality issues.
Main concern
High levels of glucose syrup and sugar indicate a highly processed composition, raising concerns about quality.
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 stabilizer sorbitol, which helps maintain texture and consistency in the product.
- Includes citric acid, which can enhance flavor and act as a natural preservative.
Concerns
- High levels of glucose syrup and sugar indicate a highly processed composition, raising concerns about quality.
- Presence of artificial colors (E141, E120, E160a) suggests the use of synthetic additives, which can affect overall product quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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 derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukoosisiirappia
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the product's high sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sokeria
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its origin and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: muunnettua tärkkelystä
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as emulsifier. Gelatin is a processed ingredient derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: liivatetta
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as stabilizer. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a stabilizer, which can have laxative effects in high amounts, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilointiainetta (sorbitolia)
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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 the product's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: happoa (sitruunahappoa)
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Is Trisodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Trisodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Trisodium citrate is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: happamuudensäätöainetta (trinatriumsitraattia)
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Is Plant Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Plant Oils is used here as emulsifier. Plant oils (coconut, rapeseed) are used for texture but can be processed, raising concerns about quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kasviöljyjä (kookos, rapsi)
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product's flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromeja
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as coating agent. Carnauba wax is used for coating to enhance appearance but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: pintakäsittelyainetta (karnaubavahaa)
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Is Artificial Colors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Colors is used here as colorant. Artificial colors (E141, E120, E160a) are synthetic additives that raise significant quality concerns due to their processing and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: värejä (E141, E120, E160a)
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: 4036798
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Allergens detected: gelatin
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