Is Jelly Beans Eggs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brachs
Brachs's Jelly Beans Eggs is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Corn Syrup, Titanium Dioxide.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition of Jelly Beans Eggs includes several synthetic additives such as titanium dioxide and artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Red 3, raising significant quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 taste without synthetic alternatives.
- Carnauba wax provides a glossy finish, improving visual appeal.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Presence of artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Red 3 raises safety concerns due to potential links to hyperactivity.
- Titanium dioxide is a synthetic colorant that has raised safety concerns in food products.
- Confectioner's glaze (shellac) is a synthetic coating that may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 excessive sweetness and potential health risks associated with high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar consumption and associated health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is a processed ingredient used for texture but raises concerns about its high glycemic index.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its source and processing methods.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this dessert?
Bad
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is a synthetic colorant used for whitening but has raised safety concerns regarding its potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: titanium dioxide (color)
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural And Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural and artificial flavor
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavor
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as emulsifier. Carnauba wax is a natural wax used for coating but may raise concerns for those avoiding animal-derived products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: carnauba wax
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Is Confectioner S Glaze safe in this dessert?
Bad
Confectioner S Glaze is used here as coating. Confectioner's glaze (shellac) is a synthetic coating that may not be suitable for all dietary preferences and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: confectioner's glaze (shellac)
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Is White Mineral Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
White Mineral Oil is used here as solvent. White mineral oil is a synthetic ingredient used for texture but raises concerns about its safety in food products.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: white mineral oil
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Is Bees Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Bees Wax is used here as coating. Beeswax is a natural wax used for coating but may not be suitable for vegans and raises questions about sourcing.
Role in formula: coating
Original: bees wax
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Is Yellow 5 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. Yellow 5 is an artificial colorant linked to potential hyperactivity in children, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 5
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Is Yellow 6 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. Yellow 6 is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 6
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Is Red 3 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Red 3 is used here as colorant. Red 3 is an artificial colorant that has been banned in some applications due to safety concerns, indicating significant quality issues.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: red 3
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Is Blue 1 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Blue 1 is used here as colorant. Blue 1 is an artificial colorant that raises safety concerns due to potential links to allergic reactions.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: blue 1
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: 3197295
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