Is Haribo Push Up Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
Haribo's Haribo Push Up 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, Dextrose, Stabilizers.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient analysis reveals several processed components, including glucose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers like carrageenan also indicates a less natural composition.
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 puree (13%), providing some natural flavor and color.
- Includes fruit and plant concentrates, which may enhance the product's visual appeal.
- Uses sunflower oil, a common vegetable oil with moderate processing concerns.
- Incorporates elderberry extract, which adds a natural component to the mix.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Carrageenan is a stabilizer linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
- Presence of artificial flavors and emulsifiers indicates a processed nature.
- Includes multiple sweeteners like fructose and dextrose, which may contribute to health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a common ingredient providing creaminess and flavor, but its processing level can vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILCH
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the product, essential for texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Erdbeerpüree
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a sweetener that contributes to texture but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin provides structure and chewiness but is an animal-derived ingredient, raising vegetarian concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisegelatine
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to high sugar levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Fruit Juice From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juice from concentrate adds flavor but is often less nutritious than fresh juice.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fruchtsaft aus Fruchtsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice From Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, but its synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator (Citronensäure)
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Bad
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like carrageenan can cause digestive issues and indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Johannisbrotkernmehl, Guarkernmehl, Carrageen, Natriumalginat)
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: 4206078
More from this brand: Haribo products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk
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