Is Licorice Boats Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brynild
This page reviews Licorice Boats by Brynild as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, and gelatin, a common stabilizer. These ingredients raise concerns about high sugar content and synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health concerns.
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 gelatin, which provides texture and stability to the product.
- Licorice extract adds a distinct flavor, appealing to licorice lovers.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health concerns.
- Includes maltodextrin, a processed ingredient that may affect blood sugar levels.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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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 that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glykosesirup
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the gel-like texture of the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is used for its gelling properties, providing texture but is derived from animal sources, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatin
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Extract is used here as flavor. Licorice extract provides the characteristic flavor of the product, contributing positively to its taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lakrisekstrakt
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Is E420 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E420 is used here as stabilizer. E420 is a stabilizer that helps maintain the product's texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E420)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed thickener that can affect blood sugar levels and is often derived from corn or other starches.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is used for surface treatment, providing a glossy finish but raises concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kokosolje
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is included for texture and stability but is often refined, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapsolje
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Is E903 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E903 is used here as coating agent. E903 is a synthetic coating agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: E903
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Is E901 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E901 is used here as coating agent. E901 is a synthetic coating agent that may raise concerns regarding its safety and processing.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: E901
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that can contribute to sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: melasse
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Is E153 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (E153)
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to artificial flavors, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4048533
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Allergens detected: nuts
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