Is Mentos Discovery Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mentos
Mentos Discovery is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Mentos. 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, Flavourings affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, raising concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, artificial colors like curcumin and beta-carotene are present, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality 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 fruit juices from concentrate, providing some natural flavor elements.
- Includes citric acid, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
- Cocoa butter is present, contributing to texture and mouthfeel.
- Gellan gum and cellulose gum serve as thickeners, improving product consistency.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of artificial colors like curcumin and beta-carotene indicates processing.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise safety concerns.
- Emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids) may not be well-received by all consumers.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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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 adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Fruit Juices From Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fruit Juices From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juices from concentrate provide flavor but are less nutritious than fresh juices, indicating some processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruit juices from concentrate (raspberry, watermelon, strawberry, pineapple, orange, lemon, blueberry, grape, passionfruit, blackcurrant, lychee, lime, banana, cherry) (2%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juices From Concentrate
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the product's tartness without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid (citric acid)
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: starch
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Is Flavourings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavourings
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels and is often viewed with caution.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds richness and texture but is a fat source that may raise health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as thickener. Gellan gum is a plant-derived thickener that improves texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic)
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent derived from plant fibers, which can improve texture but is processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural gum used for thickening, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic)
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Is Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as glazing agent. Carnauba wax is used for a shiny finish but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: glazing agent (carnauba wax)
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Is Anthocyanins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anthocyanins is used here as colorant. Anthocyanins are natural colorants derived from plants, providing color but may be processed.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, curcumin, beta-carotene, beetroot red)
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Is Plain Caramel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Plain Caramel is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is used for coloring but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, curcumin, beta-carotene, beetroot red)
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Is Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant from turmeric, providing color but may be processed.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, curcumin, beta-carotene, beetroot red)
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural pigment that provides color but is often processed.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, curcumin, beta-carotene, beetroot red)
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Is Beetroot Red safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beetroot Red is used here as colorant. Beetroot red is a natural colorant derived from beets, providing color but may be processed.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (anthocyanins, plain caramel, curcumin, beta-carotene, beetroot red)
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: 4224027
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