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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

Moderate quality

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.

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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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, peach juice from concentrate, carrot concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
Haribo has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Our analysis notes: 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.. See the Pros section above.
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. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, making it unsuitable for vegetarians.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.