Is Gray Little Ones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kingfisher
Kingfisher's Gray Little Ones is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Sugar, Talc, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of modified starch and anti-caking agent (talc) further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup 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 aroma (anise), which adds a natural flavor component.
- The use of vegetable charcoal color indicates a plant-derived coloring agent.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Modified starch and talc as anti-caking agent suggest a processed composition with potential quality issues.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used to enhance flavor, though its presence in snacks should be monitored for overall sodium intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: zout
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is a processed carbohydrate used for texture and stability, which may raise concerns about its processing level.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zetmeel
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Is Talc safe in this snack?
Bad
Talc is used here as anti-caking agent. Talc is a synthetic anti-caking agent that raises safety concerns due to its potential contamination with harmful substances.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: antikortermiddel (talk)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness and raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Anise safe in this snack?
Good
Anise is used here as flavor. Anise is a natural flavoring agent that adds a distinct taste to the product, contributing positively to its flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma (anijs)
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Is Vegetable Charcoal safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Charcoal is used here as colorant. Vegetable charcoal is a natural coloring agent derived from plant sources, though its processing level may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: wet gemod. MAIS Kleur (plantaardige houtskool)
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: 4002946
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