Is Moras Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
This page reviews Moras by Arcor as a dessert. 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, Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are high in processed sugars. Additionally, artificial colorants like Allura Red (INS129) raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 (5%), providing a natural fruit component that adds flavor.
- Uses pectin as a gelling agent, which is a natural thickener derived from fruits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes artificial colorants like Allura Red (INS129), which are synthetic and may pose quality issues.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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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, potentially leading to high glycemic responses.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Apple Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice (5%) adds a natural fruit flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: JUGO DE MANZANA (5%)
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Is Dextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its processing level.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: DEXTRINA
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Is Cassava Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cassava Starch is used here as thickener. Cassava starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, which may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: FÉCULA DE MANDIOCA
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as gelling agent. Gelatin is a gelling agent derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: GELIFICANTES (GELATINA, PECTINA)
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Is Pectin safe in this dessert?
Good
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, contributing to the texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: GELIFICANTES (GELATINA, PECTINA)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, raising no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ACIDULANTE (ÁCIDO CÍTRICO)
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Is Glycerin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture but is often derived from synthetic sources.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: HUMECTANTE (GLICERINA)
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as glazing agent. Carnauba wax is a natural glazing agent used for appearance but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: GLASEANTE (CERA CARNAUBA)
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Is Arabic Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Arabic Gum is used here as thickener. Arabic gum is a natural thickener but is often processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ESPESANTE (GOMA ARÁBIGA)
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Is Caramel Color safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (INS150d) is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES (CARAMELO (INS150d), ROJO ALLURA (INS129))
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Is Allura Red safe in this dessert?
Bad
Allura Red is used here as colorant. Allura Red (INS129) is a synthetic colorant that raises quality concerns due to potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES (CARAMELO (INS150d), ROJO ALLURA (INS129))
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can vary in quality, raising concerns about their origin and safety.
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: 4103927
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