Is Fruit Slice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Genuss Plus
This page reviews Fruit Slice by Genuss Plus as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm fat and oligofructose, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of dried fruits and whole grain oats contributes positively to the overall rating.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns.
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 25% dried apples, providing natural fruit content.
- Includes whole grain oats, which are a good source of fiber.
- Dried cranberries add flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Natural fruit juice concentrates enhance taste without artificial sweeteners.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns.
- Oligofructose is a processed fiber that may not suit all diets.
- Contains added sugars from sweetened cranberries, raising health concerns.
- Potential allergens like peanuts and milk may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Dried Apple safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Apple is used here as base. Dried apple provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: getrocknete Apfel
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Is Sultanas safe in this snack?
Good
Sultanas is used here as base. Sultanas add natural sweetness and are a source of dietary fiber, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sultaninen
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Is Whole Grain Oat Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Oat Flakes is used here as base. Whole grain oat flakes are a good source of fiber and nutrients, supporting digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollkornhaferflocken
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as sweetener. Apple juice concentrate adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Apfelsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Dried And Sweetened Cranberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried And Sweetened Cranberries is used here as base. Dried cranberries provide flavor but contain added sugars, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: getrocknete und gesüßte Cranberries
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Is Oligofructose safe in this snack?
Medium
Oligofructose is used here as sweetener. Oligofructose is a processed fiber that can aid digestion but may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Oligofructose
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to its production.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett
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Is Fruit Juice Concentrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Juice Concentrates is used here as sweetener. Fruit juice concentrates add flavor but are processed, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Fruchtsaftkonzentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice Concentrates
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickener, which is common in processed foods but raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Olive Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Olive Oil is used here as base. Olive oil is a healthy fat that can contribute positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olivenöl
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Is Citrus Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Citrus Fiber is used here as thickener. Citrus fiber is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Citrusfaser
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Is Apple Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Puree is used here as base. Apple puree adds natural sweetness and moisture, enhancing the product's flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Apfelpüree
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity regulation but is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3888843
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy , tree_nut , sesame
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