Is Mochi Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bubbies
Bubbies's Mochi is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Natural Flavors.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes ube ice cream with nonfat milk and cream, and mochi dough with sweet rice flour. The presence of cane sugar and natural flavors raises moderate concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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
- Ube puree provides a natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal.
- Nonfat milk and cream contribute to a creamy texture in the ice cream, improving mouthfeel.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Natural flavors are often processed and can vary in quality, leading to potential safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk serves as a primary ingredient in the ice cream, providing creaminess without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nonfat Milk
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Is Cream safe in this snack?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture to the ice cream, enhancing overall flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cream
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cane Sugar
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Is Ube Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Ube Puree is used here as flavor. Ube puree provides a natural source of flavor and color, contributing to the product's unique taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ube Puree [Purple Yam, Cane Sugar]
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Is Egg Yolks safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Yolks is used here as base. Egg yolks contribute to the creaminess and richness of the ice cream, enhancing texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg Yolks
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Is Fruit And Vegetable Juice safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit And Vegetable Juice is used here as colorant. Fruit and vegetable juice is used for coloring, but its processing can vary, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Fruit and Vegetable Juice [Color]
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Vegetable Juice
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum acts as a stabilizer, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Locust Bean Gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is used for thickening and stabilizing, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guar Gum
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can be derived from various sources and may involve processing, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavors
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Is Sweet Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Sweet Rice Flour is used here as base. Sweet rice flour is a key ingredient in mochi dough, providing a chewy texture characteristic of mochi.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sweet Rice Flour
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the mochi dough, contributing to the overall texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Tapioca syrup is a sweetener that adds moisture but is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Tapioca Syrup
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Is Egg Whites safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Whites is used here as base. Egg whites provide structure and stability to the mochi dough, enhancing its texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg Whites
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: 3435756
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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