Is Hiili Pippurilaku Pastilli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta
This page reviews Hiili Pippurilaku Pastilli by Cloetta as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Ammonium Chloride.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like ammonium chloride and artificial colors (E153, E150d), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of gelatin also indicates animal-derived content.
Main concern
Ammonium chloride is a synthetic ingredient that can raise safety concerns due to its potential effects.
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 flavors which may enhance the overall taste profile.
- Includes glycerol and sorbitol as moisture retainers, which help maintain texture.
Concerns
- Ammonium chloride is a synthetic ingredient that can raise safety concerns due to its potential effects.
- Artificial colors (E153, E150d) indicate a highly processed composition, which may not align with clean eating principles.
- Gelatin is animal-derived, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns related to excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sokeria
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and some minerals, but it is still a form of sugar and contributes to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: melassia
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: vehnäjauhoa
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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 that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukoosisiirappia
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice extract provides flavor and potential benefits, though excessive consumption can have health implications.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: lakritsiuutetta
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat is used here as base. This ingredient is used for texture but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokonaan kovetettua kookosrasvaa
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat
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Is Arabic Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Arabic Gum is used here as thickener. Arabic gum acts as a thickener and stabilizer, generally considered safe but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: sakeuttamisainetta (arabikumia)
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol helps retain moisture in the product, but it is a synthetic compound that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glyserolia
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is used as a moisture-retaining agent but can cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: sorbitolia
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Is Ammonium Chloride safe in this dessert?
Bad
Ammonium Chloride is used here as flavor. Ammonium chloride is a synthetic ingredient that can impart a salty flavor but raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ammoniumkloridia
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Is E153 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: värejä (E153)
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Is E150d safe in this dessert?
Bad
E150d is used here as colorant. E150d is a caramel color that is synthetic and may raise concerns about artificial coloring agents.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: värejä (E150d)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as emulsifier. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: liivatetta
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can enhance taste but may be derived from various sources, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Luontaisia aromeja
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor but should be consumed in moderation to avoid health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: suolaa
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds flavor and color but is still a form of sugar, contributing to overall sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: karamellisoitua sokeria
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Is Plant Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Plant Oils is used here as base. Plant oils like coconut and rapeseed are used for texture but can be processed and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kasviöljyjä (kookos, rapsi)
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is used for flavor enhancement but lacks transparency regarding its source and composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromia
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as coating. Beeswax is used as a coating agent, which is natural but may not be suitable for vegans.
Role in formula: coating
Original: pintakäsittelyainetta (mehiläisvahaa)
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: 4036839
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Allergens detected: gluten
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