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Is Lemon Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Maison Routin

Maison Routin's Lemon Syrup is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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 E102.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cane sugar and citric acid, which are common in syrups. However, the presence of E102, an artificial colorant, raises quality concerns due to potential adverse effects on children.

Main concern

E102 is an artificial colorant linked to potential behavioral effects in children, lowering the overall safety rating.

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

  • Cane sugar is a natural sweetener, contributing to the syrup's flavor profile.
  • Citric acid acts as an acidulant, enhancing the tartness of the lemon flavor.

Concerns

  • E102 is an artificial colorant linked to potential behavioral effects in children, lowering the overall safety rating.
  • The inclusion of unspecified 'aromas' raises concerns about the nature and quality of flavoring agents used.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Cane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a natural sweetener that provides the primary sweetness in this syrup, contributing positively to its flavor.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sucre de canne

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cane Sugar

  • Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as the base for the syrup, essential for dissolving sugar and creating the desired consistency.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: eau

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance the tartness of the syrup, but its synthetic nature raises moderate quality concerns.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: acide citrique

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is E102 safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    E102 is used here as colorant. E102 is an artificial colorant that may cause adverse effects on children's behavior, indicating significant safety concerns.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: colorant : E 102

    Read the full ingredient profile for E102

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: 3607816

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes cane sugar and citric acid, which are common in syrups. However, the presence of E102, an artificial colorant, raises quality concerns due to potential adverse effects on children. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Cane sugar is a natural sweetener, contributing to the syrup's flavor profile.; Citric acid acts as an acidulant, enhancing the tartness of the lemon flavor.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cane sugar, water. See the Ingredients section above.
Maison Routin — Lemon Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Maison Routin products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Maison Routin — Lemon Syrup has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Maison Routin — Lemon Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: E102 is an artificial colorant linked to potential behavioral effects in children, lowering the overall safety rating.; The inclusion of unspecified 'aromas' raises concerns about the nature and quality of flavoring agents used.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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