Is Fruitella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruit-Tella
Fruit-Tella's Fruitella is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelatine.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, both of which are high in processed sugars. Gelatine and artificial flavorings raise concerns about ingredient quality and processing.
Main concern
High levels of glucose syrup and sugar indicate a high sugar content, raising health 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 natural flavorings which may enhance taste without synthetic additives.
- Includes fruit concentrates like carrot and black carrot, providing some natural color.
Concerns
- High levels of glucose syrup and sugar indicate a high sugar content, raising health concerns.
- Gelatine is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
- Presence of humectant glycerol suggests additional processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
- Dextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its health implications.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
-
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 potential health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
-
Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
-
Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, but its presence indicates some processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
-
Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: malic acid
-
Is Gelatine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatine is used here as base. Gelatine is derived from animal sources, raising ethical concerns for vegetarians and vegans, and is highly processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatine
-
Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, providing texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
-
Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant (glycerol)
-
Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Carrot concentrate provides natural color and flavor, indicating a more natural ingredient choice.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: concentrates (carrot)
-
Is Black Carrot Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Black Carrot Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Black carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: black carrot
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Concentrate
-
Is Diderberry Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Diderberry Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Diderberry concentrate is a natural ingredient that may enhance flavor and color without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: diderberry
-
Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as gelling agent. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as a gelling agent, but it is processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gelling agent (gum arabic)
-
Is Dextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: dextrin
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: 3546094
More from this brand: Fruit-Tella products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: gelatine
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.