Is Fruit-Tella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruit-Tella
Fruit-Tella's Fruit-Tella is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Natural flavors and fruit purees are present but do not offset the overall quality issues.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Natural flavors and fruit purees are present but do not offset the overall quality issues.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises quality 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 fruit puree blends like apple and mango, providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes soluble corn fiber, which can aid in digestion and provide some dietary fiber.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises quality concerns.
- Natural flavors are included, which may be processed and lack transparency in sourcing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- 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 Fruit Puree Blend safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit Puree Blend is used here as base. Fruit puree blend provides natural fruit content, contributing to flavor and some nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: FRUIT PUREE BLEND (APPLE PUREE, MANGO PUREE)
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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 raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLUCOSE SYRUP
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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 overall sweetness but raises health concerns due to high intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this dessert?
Good
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as base. Soluble corn fiber can aid in digestion and adds some dietary fiber, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOLUBLE CORN FIBER
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Is Peach Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Peach Juice Concentrate is used here as base. Peach juice concentrate adds natural flavor and sweetness, contributing to the overall fruitiness of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEACH JUICE CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Peach Juice Concentrate
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Is Pectin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural thickener that helps maintain texture but is often derived from processed sources.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: PECTIN
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Is Potato Starch Modified safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch Modified is used here as thickener. Modified potato starch is used for texture but raises concerns about processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: POTATO STARCH - MÓDIFIED
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CITRATE
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Juices For Color safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit And Vegetable Juices For Color is used here as colorant. Natural fruit and vegetable juices are used for coloring, providing a more natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES FOR COLOR
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Vegetable Juices For Color
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but lack transparency regarding their specific sources and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for texture and flavor but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCONUT OIL
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as emulsifier. Beeswax is used for texture and stability but is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: BEESWAX
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as emulsifier. Carnauba wax is a plant-derived wax used for texture but is processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CARNAUBA WAX
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: 3286700
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