Is Monstruitos Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mogul
Monstruitos is a dessert from Mogul. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Palm Oil.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as glucose syrup and artificial colorants like Tartrazine (E102) and Allura Red (E129), raising significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar indicate high levels of processed sugars, raising health 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 apple juice (25%), providing some natural flavor and sweetness.
- Coconut oil is present, which can be a source of medium-chain fatty acids.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar indicate high levels of processed sugars, raising health concerns.
- Artificial colorants like Tartrazine (E102) and Allura Red (E129) are linked to potential health risks.
- Palm oil is included, which raises environmental and health concerns.
- Gelatin is a synthetic gelling agent, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the product's high sugar content, which can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Apple Juice safe in this dessert?
Medium
Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice provides natural flavor and sweetness, but its concentration is relatively low at 25%.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: JUGO DE MANZANA 25%
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a source of medium-chain fatty acids, but its health benefits can be overshadowed by high sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACEITE DE COCO
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil raises concerns due to its environmental impact and potential health risks associated with saturated fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACEITE DE PALMA
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a synthetic gelling agent derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GELIFICANTE (GELATINA (GRENETINA))
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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.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ACIDULANTE (ÁCIDO CÍTRICO)
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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 its glossy finish but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: GLASEANTE (CERA CARNAUBA)
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Is Tartrazine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Tartrazine is used here as colorant. Tartrazine (E102) is an artificial colorant linked to potential allergic reactions and hyperactivity in children.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES (TARTRAZINA (E102))
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Is Brilliant Blue safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brilliant Blue is used here as colorant. Brilliant Blue (E133) is an artificial colorant that may pose health risks and is often viewed negatively.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: AZUL BRILLANTE (E133)
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Is Allura Red safe in this dessert?
Bad
Allura Red is used here as colorant. Allura Red (E129) is an artificial colorant associated with potential health risks and is controversial.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ROJO ALLURA (E129)
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are used to enhance taste but can be synthetic and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMATIZANTES
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: 4103836
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