Is Moras Berries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
Arcor's Moras Berries is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Caramel.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Allura Red AC, caramel) and preservatives, indicating significant quality concerns. The presence of glucose syrup and sugar raises further issues regarding processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises 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 (5%), providing some natural fruit content.
- Pectin is used as a gelling agent, which is a natural thickener.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health concerns.
- Artificial colors like Allura Red AC and caramel indicate a highly processed product.
- Glycerin and artificial flavors contribute to synthetic composition.
- Presence of multiple additives suggests lower overall quality and safety.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 high sugar content of the product, raising health concerns.
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 can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Apple Juice safe in this dessert?
Medium
Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice provides some natural flavor and sweetness, but its low concentration (5%) limits its impact on overall quality.
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 Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that 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 stabilizer. Gelatin is a common stabilizer derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GELATINA
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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, used to provide texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: AGENTE GELIFICANTE (PECTINA (SIN 440))
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ACIDULANTE (ÁCIDO CÍTRICO (SIN 330))
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Is Glycerin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a synthetic humectant that helps retain moisture but raises concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: HUMECTANTE (GLICERINA (SIN 422))
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as glazing agent. Carnauba wax is used as a glazing agent to enhance appearance, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: AGENTE DE GLASEADO (CERA CARNAUBA (SIN 903))
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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, raising questions about its overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ESPESANTE (GOMA ARÁBIGA (SIN 414))
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Is Caramel safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel is used here as colorant. Caramel is an artificial colorant that adds visual appeal but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES (CARAMELO (SIN 150d))
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Is Allura Red Ac safe in this dessert?
Bad
Allura Red Ac is used here as colorant. Allura Red AC is an artificial colorant linked to various health concerns, indicating a highly processed composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ROJO ALLURA AC (SIN 129)
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic additives that enhance taste but raise concerns about their safety and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 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: 4103951
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