Is Honey Candies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sigma
Sigma's Honey Candies is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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, Glucose Syrup.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, both of which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. Honey is a natural sweetener but only constitutes 5% of the product.
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 honey, a natural sweetener that adds flavor and some beneficial properties.
- Made from organic ingredients, indicating a commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Low percentage of honey (5%) limits its potential health benefits.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 candies but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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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 candy's sweetness and texture but raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Honey safe in this dessert?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and some beneficial properties, though it only makes up 5% of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: miele
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: 4128387
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