Is Fruit First Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruit Tella
Fruit First is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Fruit Tella. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Modified Starch affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. However, fruit purees and natural flavors contribute positively to the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
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 purees like apple and mango, which provide natural flavors and some fruit content.
- Natural flavors are included, enhancing the product's taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
- Modified starch and stabilizers indicate a level of processing that may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- 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 Fruit Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit Puree is used here as base. Fruit puree provides natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: fruitpuree
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns due to its high content and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but may contribute to high sugar levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Pectin safe in this dessert?
Good
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, used to provide texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: geleermiddel
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd zetmeel
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as coating agent. Beeswax is a natural coating agent that provides shine but may raise concerns for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: bijenwas
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as coating agent. Carnauba wax is a plant-derived coating agent used for shine, generally considered safe but adds to processing complexity.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: carnaubawas
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: 4127010
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