Is Golia Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Golia
Golia's Golia 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Golia contains several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sorbitol, which raise quality concerns. The presence of E150a as a colorant also indicates synthetic processing.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sorbitol are processed sweeteners that may raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 flavors which may enhance the overall taste profile.
- Glycerol acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the product.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sorbitol are processed sweeteners that may raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- E150a is a synthetic caramel colorant, indicating a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Good
Gum Arabic is used here as emulsifier. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as an emulsifier in this product, helping to stabilize the mixture and improve texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Gomme arabique
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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 product's flavor but raises concerns about high sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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 and moisture but may contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as sweetener. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant, which can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sorbitol
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the product, enhancing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycérol
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Is Licorice Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Juice is used here as flavor. Licorice juice provides a distinct flavor profile and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de réglisse
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Is Caramel Color safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. E150a is a synthetic caramel colorant used for coloring, which raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E150a
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can vary in quality and source, raising some concerns about transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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: 4126965
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