Is Gummy Candy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolfin
This page reviews Gummy Candy by Dolfin as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are high in processed sugars. Gelatin and natural flavors are present, but modified starch raises concerns about processing.
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 fruit juice concentrates (5%) from apple, grape, and pear, providing some natural flavor.
- Uses natural flavors and fruit concentrates, which may enhance taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may have quality implications.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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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: Sciroppo di glucosio
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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, which can lead to health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucchero
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for texture and stability, raising concerns about its processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Amido modificato
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Is Fruit Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fruit Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juice concentrate provides natural flavor and some nutritional value, but its low percentage (5%) limits its impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Succo di frutta da concentrati 5% (mela, uva, pera)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice Concentrate
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is a natural thickening agent derived from animal sources, contributing to the chewy texture but raises concerns for vegetarians.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatina alimentare
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and base for the candy, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidificante: Acido citrico
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Is Lemon Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon concentrate adds natural flavor and acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the candy.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Concentrati di limone
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Is Carrot safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Carrot is used for color and flavor, providing a natural source of nutrients and enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Carota
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Is Sweet Potato safe in this dessert?
Good
Sweet Potato is used here as natural_extract. Sweet potato contributes natural sweetness and color, adding nutritional value to the candy.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Patata dolce
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil (coconut) is used for texture and moisture, but its processing may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Olio vegetale (cocco)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising questions about their specific sources and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromi naturali
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as coating_agent. Beeswax is used as a coating agent to improve texture and appearance, but it is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not suit all consumers.
Role in formula: coating_agent
Original: Agente di rivestimento: Cera d'api
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: 4122416
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