Is Jelly Beans Drageblanding Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Continental Candy Industries
Jelly Beans Drageblanding is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Continental Candy Industries. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Flavorings affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several artificial colorants (E100, E150a, E153) and preservatives (E904, E901, E903), indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of multiple artificial colorants (E100, E150a, E153) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 plant concentrates like spirulina and safflower, which may provide natural color.
- Includes vegetable concentrates (carrot, blackcurrant) that contribute to color and flavor.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple artificial colorants (E100, E150a, E153) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are highly processed and contribute to a less favorable composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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 jelly beans but raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker (sukkerbeter: Nederland og/eller Tyskland)
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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 derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and texture but raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in the jelly beans, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maistivelse
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (E 330)
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid adds tartness to the product, enhancing flavor but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E 297
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product, as their exact composition is not disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Plant Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Plant Concentrates is used here as natural_extract. Plant concentrates like spirulina and safflower are used for natural coloring, which is a positive aspect of the ingredient list.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: plantekonsentrater (spirulina, saflor)
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Is Coloring Agents safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agents is used here as colorant. Coloring agents (E100, E150a, E153) are synthetic and raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoffer (E 100, E 150a, E153)
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Is Glazing Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Agents is used here as coating. Glazing agents (E904, E901, E903) are used to provide a shiny finish but are often synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: overflater handlingsmidler (E 904, E 901, E 903)
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Is Rice Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as thickener. Rice starch is used as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: risstivelse
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Is Vegetable Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Vegetable Concentrates is used here as natural_extract. Vegetable concentrates (carrot, blackcurrant) are used for natural coloring and flavoring, which is a positive aspect of the ingredient list.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: grønnsakskonsentrater (gulrot, solbær)
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as oil_fat. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: kokosolje
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: 4059897
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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