Is Look O Look Minimix Pose 70 g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Conaxess Trade Norway AS
Look O Look Minimix Pose 70 g is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Conaxess Trade Norway AS. 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, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants and gelatin further indicates a less favorable composition.
Main concern
High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup 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 fruit juice from concentrate, providing some natural flavoring.
- Includes fruit purees, which may contribute to taste and texture.
- Uses gellan gum as a thickening agent, which is generally considered safe.
- Incorporates natural extracts like paprika and beetroot for coloring.
Concerns
- High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains gelatin, which is animal-derived, making it unsuitable for vegetarians.
- Presence of multiple artificial colorants indicates a highly processed product.
- Maltodextrin and other processed ingredients may raise quality and safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but lacks nutritional benefits, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that increases sweetness but can contribute to high sugar levels in the diet, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Partially hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising concerns about heart health.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: fullherdet kokosolje
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Fruit Juice From Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juice from concentrate adds flavor but is often lower in nutrients compared to fresh juice, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruktjuice av konsentrat (appelsin, sitron, jordbær, morell, solbær)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice From Concentrate
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Is Fruit Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Fruit Puree is used here as flavor. Fruit puree provides natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruktpurè (eple, kirsebær, bringebær, ananas, lime, sitron, jordbær, fersken, banan, appelsin, blåbær, bjørnebær, mango, vannmelon, kiwi)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation but can be a concern for those sensitive to acidic foods.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (sitronsyre, melkesyre, eplesyre)
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as gelling agent. Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient used for texture but raises concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gelatin
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarer (glyserol)
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Is Flavorings safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings can be synthetic and may raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Anti Caking Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Anti Caking Agent is used here as anti-caking agent. Magnesium salts of fatty acids are used to prevent clumping but are processed ingredients that may not be beneficial.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: antiklumpemiddel (magnesiumsalter av fettsyrer, mono - og diglycerider av spisefettsyrer)
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is a common thickening agent that can be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns depending on its origin.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelse
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Is Concentrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Concentrates is used here as colorant. Concentrates from various vegetables are used for coloring but may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: konsentrater (gulrot, reddik, saflor, sitron, svart gulrot, hyllebær)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter is a fat that adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may not be beneficial in high amounts.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Colorants safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorants is used here as colorant. Artificial colorants raise concerns about synthetic additives and their potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoffer (rødbetfarge, paprikaekstrakt, betakaroten, antocyaner, curcumin)
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Is Gelling Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Gelling Agent is used here as gelling agent. Arabic gum is used for gelling but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: geleringsmiddel (arabisk gummi)
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Is Dextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can be used for thickening but may raise concerns about its health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: dextrin
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Is Thickening Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickening Agent is used here as thickener. Gellan gum and cellulose gum are used for thickening but are processed ingredients that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (gellan gummi, cellulosegummi, arabisk gummi)
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Sucrose esters of fatty acids are used to stabilize the mixture but are processed ingredients that may not be beneficial.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (sukroseestere av fettsyrer)
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Is Surface Treatment Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agent is used here as coating agent. Carnauba wax is used for surface treatment but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: oveflatebehandlingsmiddel (karnaubavoks)
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: 4209788
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Allergens detected: gelatin
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