Is Lakritz Duos Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Red Band
Lakritz Duos is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Red Band. 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, Ammonium Chloride, Colorants Paprika Extract Curcumin affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar as primary sweeteners, along with gelatin and various colorants. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.
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 natural extracts like licorice extract, which adds flavor and may enhance taste.
- Includes vegetable oils, which can provide a smoother texture compared to animal fats.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of artificial colorants like paprika extract and curcumin indicates a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as base. Starch serves as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about digestibility.
Role in formula: base
Original: Stärke
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is a gelling agent derived from animal sources, contributing to texture but raises concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice extract adds a distinct flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's authenticity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Süßholzextrakt
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Is Ammonium Chloride safe in this dessert?
Bad
Ammonium Chloride is used here as flavor. Ammonium chloride is used for its salty flavor in licorice products but raises safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salmiaksalz
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid acts as a souring agent, balancing sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Milchsäure)
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar is used here as colorant. Caramelized sugar adds color and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: karamellisierter Zucker
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils like coconut and rapeseed provide texture but are processed and may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Öle (Kokos, Raps)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but are often processed, raising questions about their exact composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Concentrate Carrot Black Currant safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrate Carrot Black Currant is used here as colorant. Concentrates from carrot and black currant provide natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Konzentrat von (Karotte, schwarze Johannisbeere)
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as coating_agent. Beeswax is used as a coating agent, providing shine but raises concerns for vegans due to its animal origin.
Role in formula: coating_agent
Original: Überzugsmittel (Bienenwachs)
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Is Colorants Paprika Extract Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorants Paprika Extract Curcumin is used here as colorant. Paprika extract and curcumin are artificial colorants that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe (Paprikaextrakt, Kurkumin)
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: 4210028
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