Is Fruit D'Or Omega 3 Soft Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruit D'Or
Fruit D'Or's Fruit D'Or Omega 3 Soft is reviewed here as a other. 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 Palm Oil, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and buttermilk powder, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of palm oil also indicates a less favorable quality profile.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 oils like linseed and canola, which are beneficial for omega-3 fatty acids.
- Includes vitamins A and D, which are essential for various bodily functions.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- The inclusion of buttermilk powder indicates dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
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 other, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this other?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as a primary fat source in this product, providing a moderate quality profile due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: tournesol
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Is Palm Oil safe in this other?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient associated with environmental concerns and raises quality issues due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palme
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Is Flaxseed Oil safe in this other?
Good
Flaxseed Oil is used here as base. Flaxseed oil is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: lin
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Is Canola Oil safe in this other?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that is often refined, which may diminish its health benefits compared to less processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: colza
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Is Water safe in this other?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent in this product, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Salt safe in this other?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor in this product, and its low concentration does not raise significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel 0,4%
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this other?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the mixture, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithine de tournesol
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this other?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These are synthetic emulsifiers that can raise concerns about processed additives and their long-term health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono-, diglycérides d'acides gras
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Buttermilk Powder safe in this other?
Medium
Buttermilk Powder is used here as flavor. Buttermilk powder adds flavor but is a dairy-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poudre de babeurre (LAIT)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this other?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbate de potassium
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Is Citric Acid safe in this other?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be favorable for all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this other?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are added for taste enhancement but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Carotenoids safe in this other?
Medium
Carotenoids is used here as colorant. Carotenoids are natural colorants that provide color to the product but may not contribute significantly to its nutritional value.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant : caroténoïdes
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Is Vitamin A safe in this other?
Good
Vitamin A is used here as nutrient. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that supports vision and immune function, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines A
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Is Vitamin D safe in this other?
Good
Vitamin D is used here as nutrient. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and immune function, enhancing the nutritional value of this product.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines D
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: 4220214
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Allergens detected: milk
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