Is Mini Rolls Strawberry Filling Safe? Ingredient Analysis
C-Tro-Bon
This page reviews Mini Rolls Strawberry Filling by C-Tro-Bon as a snack. 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, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and pectin indicates some natural components, but overall, the mix of ingredients suggests moderate quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 strawberry puree (12.5%), providing a fruit component that adds flavor and some natural sweetness.
- Natural flavors like vanilla and strawberry enhance the taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Includes emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and preservatives (potassium tartrates), indicating some processing that may affect quality.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the main ingredient providing structure, but it is a refined grain that lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de _blé_
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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 can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs provide protein and fat, contributing to the texture and richness of the rolls, indicating a more natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: _œufs_ entiers
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree adds natural fruit flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purée de fraise 12,5%
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to the sweetness and caloric content, raising concerns about its health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol acts as a humectant to retain moisture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant : glycérol
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Bran is used here as base. Wheat bran adds some fiber but is a byproduct of processing wheat, which may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: son de _blé_
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste but may contain alcohol, raising questions about its processing and purity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille (contenant de l'alcool)
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Is Potassium Tartrates safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Tartrates is used here as preservative. Potassium tartrates are used as a leavening agent but are synthetic additives that may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: poudres à lever : tartrates de potassium
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Is Potassium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Carbonates is used here as preservative. Potassium carbonates serve as a leavening agent but are synthetic and may indicate a processed composition.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: carbonates de potassium
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Is Sunflower Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithins are used as emulsifiers to stabilize the mixture, but they are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific composition, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, contributing to texture but may be processed, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélifiant : pectine
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Is Concentrated Elderberry Juice safe in this snack?
Good
Concentrated Elderberry Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated elderberry juice adds flavor and some antioxidants, enhancing the product's natural profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus concentré de sureau
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Elderberry Juice
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, and in moderation, it can be a necessary ingredient in baked goods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant: acide citrique
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Is Natural Strawberry Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Strawberry Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural strawberry flavor enhances the product's taste but may lack transparency regarding its specific composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de fraise
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Strawberry Flavor
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: 3774297
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