Is Glace Salted Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
The Green Fairy
The Green Fairy's Glace Salted Caramel is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Dextrose, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like dextrose and tapioca starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural caramel flavor and coconut fat indicates some natural elements but overall suggests moderate processing.
Main concern
Dextrose and glucose syrup are processed sugars that may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and lack of nutritional value.
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
- Natural caramel flavor adds a genuine taste profile, enhancing the overall flavor experience.
- Contains soy drink and silken tofu, providing a plant-based base that may appeal to vegan consumers.
Concerns
- Dextrose and glucose syrup are processed sugars that may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and lack of nutritional value.
- The use of tapioca starch and guar gum indicates reliance on thickeners, which may detract from the product's natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental base for the product, ensuring proper consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Soybeans safe in this food?
Good
Soybeans is used here as base. Soybeans provide a plant-based protein source, contributing to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojabohnen
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Is Silken Tofu safe in this food?
Good
Silken Tofu is used here as base. Silken tofu adds creaminess and protein, enhancing the texture while maintaining a plant-based composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Seidentofu
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Is Raw Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Raw Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Raw cane sugar is used for sweetness but is still a form of processed sugar, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Roh-Rohzucker
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as emulsifier. Coconut fat acts as an emulsifier, providing creaminess but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a processed sugar that can contribute to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that lacks nutritional benefits and can lead to excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Mais-Glucose
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Is Hazelnut Brittle safe in this food?
Medium
Hazelnut Brittle is used here as flavor. Hazelnut brittle adds flavor and texture but contains sugar, which raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Haselnusskrokant
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Is Natural Caramel Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Caramel Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural caramel flavor enhances taste but may still be processed, raising questions about its purity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Bio-Karamell-Aroma
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener, which can alter texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapiokastärke
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum serves as a thickener, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Fleur De Sel safe in this food?
Good
Fleur De Sel is used here as flavor. Fleur de sel adds a unique flavor profile and enhances the overall taste experience without being overly processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fleur de Sel
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: 4097353
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Allergens detected: soy , hazelnut
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