Is Haribo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo is a dessert. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are high in processed sugars. Gelatin raises concerns for vegetarians, while citric acid is a common acidulant with moderate safety implications.
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 fruit juice from peach concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Includes fruit and plant concentrates like carrot and hibiscus, adding color and potential flavor benefits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, making it unsuitable for vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
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: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the texture and consistency of the gummy product, with no safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, raising ethical concerns for vegetarians and vegans, and is a common thickening agent.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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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 freshness, but its synthetic nature raises moderate safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid adds tartness and balances flavor, but it is a synthetic acid that may raise moderate safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Apfelsäure
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Is Peach Juice From Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Peach Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Peach juice from concentrate adds natural flavor and sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pfirsichsaft aus Pfirsichsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Peach Juice From Concentrate
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the product without safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karotte
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Is Hibiscus Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Hibiscus Concentrate is used here as colorant. Hibiscus concentrate provides natural color and may offer some flavor benefits, with no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Hibiskus
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Is Sodium Hydrogen Malate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Hydrogen Malate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium hydrogen malate is used as a stabilizer and acidity regulator, but its synthetic nature raises moderate safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Säureregulator: Natriumhydrogenmalat
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may include synthetic additives, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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: 4242546
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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