Is Haribo Jelly Beans Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
This page reviews Haribo Jelly Beans by Haribo 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: Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. Natural colorants like spirulina and fruit concentrates are present, but the overall mix raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
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 colorants like spirulina and fruit concentrates, which provide some natural appeal.
- Includes gum arabic, a natural thickener that can enhance texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
- Contains carnauba wax, a synthetic coating agent that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 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 the product's sweetness and raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as base. Starch serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but is often processed, which may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Stärke
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Safflower Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Safflower Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Safflower concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic additives, supporting a more natural composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Frucht - und Pflanzenkonzentrate: Saflor
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Is Lemon Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Lemon concentrate provides natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal without synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Zitrone
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Is Spirulina safe in this dessert?
Good
Spirulina is used here as natural_extract. Spirulina is a natural blue-green algae used for coloring, offering a natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Spirulina
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Is Sweet Potato Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Sweet Potato Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Sweet potato concentrate adds natural sweetness and color, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Süßkartoffel
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweet Potato Concentrate
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Is Apple Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Apple Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Apple concentrate provides natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Apfel
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Is Radish Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Radish Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Radish concentrate is used for color and flavor, contributing to a more natural ingredient profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Rettich
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Is Blackcurrant Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Blackcurrant Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Blackcurrant concentrate adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's overall appeal without synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Schwarze Johannisbeere
Read the full ingredient profile for Blackcurrant Concentrate
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances the product's visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Karotte
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Is Hibiscus Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Hibiscus Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Hibiscus concentrate provides natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hibiskus
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Is Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. The term 'flavor' is vague and may indicate artificial or natural sources, raising concerns about transparency in ingredient sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Carnuba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnuba Wax is used here as coating_agent. Carnauba wax is used as a coating agent to enhance appearance but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: coating_agent
Original: Überzugsmittel: Camaubawachs
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Good
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product's texture without synthetic additives, supporting a more natural composition.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Gummi arabicum
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: 4242545
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