Is Goldbears Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
Haribo's Goldbears 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, Dextrose.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
Composition analysis reveals glucose syrup, sugar, and dextrose as high-sugar ingredients, while artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Red 40 raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 gelatin, which provides texture and is a common ingredient in gummy candies.
- Citric acid adds tartness, enhancing the flavor profile of the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Red 40 indicates synthetic additives, which may pose quality issues.
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 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 raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about health implications associated with high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is a natural gelling agent derived from animal collagen, providing the chewy texture characteristic of gummy candies, but raises concerns for vegetarians.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatin
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, further increasing the sugar content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that adds tartness and balances sweetness, enhancing the flavor profile without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is a common thickening agent that helps achieve the desired texture, but it is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Artificial And Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial And Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. The inclusion of artificial flavors raises concerns about synthetic additives, which may have unknown long-term health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial and natural flavors
Read the full ingredient profile for Artificial And Natural Flavors
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is a widely used emulsifier that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content and production practices.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm oil
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Is White Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
White Beeswax is used here as coating agent. White beeswax is used as a coating agent to prevent sticking, but it is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns regarding sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: white beeswax
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Is Yellow Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Yellow Beeswax is used here as coating agent. Yellow beeswax serves a similar function as white beeswax, providing a coating to the candies, but raises similar sourcing concerns.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: yellow beeswax
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Is Yellow 5 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. Yellow 5 is an artificial colorant that has been associated with allergic reactions and other health concerns, raising quality issues.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 5
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Is Red 40 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Red 40 is used here as colorant. Red 40 is another artificial colorant linked to potential health risks, including hyperactivity in children, raising concerns about its use.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: red 40
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Is Blue 1 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Blue 1 is used here as colorant. Blue 1 is an artificial colorant that may pose health risks, contributing to the overall concern regarding synthetic additives in this product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: blue 1
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: 3210912
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