Is Mogul Confitados Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
Mogul Confitados is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Arcor. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Allura Red affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Allura Red, Tartrazine) and preservatives, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes multiple artificial colors (e.g., Allura Red, Tartrazine) which raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.
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 (5%) from apple, pear, peach, plum, and banana, providing some natural flavor.
- Uses gelatin as a thickener, which is a common ingredient in confectionery for texture.
Concerns
- Includes multiple artificial colors (e.g., Allura Red, Tartrazine) which raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup contributes to the product's overall riskiness.
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 dessert.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and health concerns related to excessive consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as base. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about high glycemic index effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Fruit Juice safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fruit Juice is used here as flavor. Fruit juice (5%) adds some natural flavor but is diluted in a high-sugar environment, limiting its health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: JUGO DE FRUTAS (5%) (MANZANA, PERA, DURAZNO, CIRUELA Y BANANA/PLÁTANO)
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Is Interesterified Soybean Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Interesterified Soybean Oil is used here as base. Interesterified soybean oil is a processed fat used for texture but raises concerns about the health implications of processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACEITE DE SOJA İNTERESTERIFICADO
Read the full ingredient profile for Interesterified Soybean Oil
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as thickener. Gelatin is a common thickening agent derived from animal sources, providing texture but raising concerns for vegetarians.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GELATINA/GRENETINA (ORIGEN BOVINO)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener that stabilizes the product but is often used in processed foods, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GOMA ARABIGA
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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, commonly used in food products to provide tartness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO CÍTRICO
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: MONO Y DIGLICÉRIDOS DE ÁCIDOS GRASÓS
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as coating. Carnauba wax is used as a coating agent for texture and appearance but is a processed ingredient with limited benefits.
Role in formula: coating
Original: CERA CARNAUBA
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Is Allura Red safe in this dessert?
Bad
Allura Red is used here as colorant. Allura Red is an artificial colorant linked to potential health risks, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ROJO ALLURA (INS129)
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Is Carmine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carmine is used here as colorant. Carmine is a natural colorant derived from insects, raising ethical concerns and potential allergenic reactions.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARMIN (INS120)
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Is Tartrazine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Tartrazine is used here as colorant. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye associated with allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: TARTRAZINA (INS102)
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Is Brilliant Blue safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brilliant Blue is used here as colorant. Brilliant Blue is an artificial colorant that may pose health risks, contributing to the product's overall riskiness.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: AZUL BRILLANTE (INS133)
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Is Indigotine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Indigotine is used here as colorant. Indigotine is another synthetic dye that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with artificial colors.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: INDIGOTINA (INS132)
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds that enhance taste but raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in food.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMATIZANTES/ AROMAS ARTIFICIALES
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: 4103829
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