Is Fruity Serpent Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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Fruity Serpent is a dessert from Look-O-Look. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar as primary sweeteners, along with gelatin and various colorants. These synthetic additives raise significant quality concerns.
Main concern
High levels of glucose syrup and sugar indicate excessive sweetness and potential 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 concentrated grape juice (5%), providing some natural flavor.
- Uses pectin as a thickener, which is a natural ingredient derived from fruits.
Concerns
- High levels of glucose syrup and sugar indicate excessive sweetness and potential health concerns.
- Includes artificial colorants like brilliant blue FCF, which are synthetic and raise safety concerns.
- Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose
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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 sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is a gelling agent derived from animal collagen, which may not be suitable for vegetarians and raises ethical concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gélatine
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can include various additives that may not be disclosed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Concentrated Grape Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Grape Juice is used here as natural_extract. Concentrated grape juice provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: jus de raisin concentré (5%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Grape Juice
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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 processing and potential acidity concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant (acide citrique)
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant, which can have laxative effects in high amounts, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant (sorbitol)
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Is Pectins safe in this dessert?
Good
Pectins is used here as thickener. Pectins are natural thickening agents derived from fruits, contributing positively to the texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant (pectines)
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as coating_agent. Carnauba wax is a natural coating agent used for shine, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating_agent
Original: agent d'enrobage (cire de carnauba)
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Is Concentrated Purple Carrot Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Purple Carrot Juice is used here as natural_extract. Concentrated purple carrot juice adds color and some nutrients, enhancing the product's natural appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: jus de carotte violette concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Purple Carrot Juice
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that can provide texture but may raise concerns due to its high saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de noix de coco
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Is Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant but can be associated with allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants (curcumine)
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that can enhance appearance but may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extrait de paprika
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Is Brilliant Blue Fcf safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brilliant Blue Fcf is used here as colorant. Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic colorant linked to various health concerns, raising significant quality issues.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: bleu brillant FCF
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: 4209779
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Allergens detected: gelatin
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