Is Mouthfull Of Mumbos (Ginger) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Zed Candy
Zed Candy's Mouthfull Of Mumbos (Ginger) is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, with several flavorings and colorings. The presence of synthetic emulsifiers and thickeners raises quality concerns.
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 ginger juice, which adds a natural flavor component.
- Includes fruit juices like pineapple and lemon, contributing to flavor diversity.
- Uses gum arabic as a thickener, a natural ingredient with acceptable safety profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains E473, a synthetic emulsifier, which may raise quality and safety concerns.
- Modified starch and artificial colorings like E160a indicate a processed composition.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
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: SUGAR
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLUCOSE SYRUP
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds to the sweetness of the product, further increasing the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil serves as a base ingredient, but the type of oil is unspecified, which may raise concerns about quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Good
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener that helps improve texture without significant safety concerns, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GUM ARABIC
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Is Ginger Juice safe in this snack?
Good
Ginger Juice is used here as natural_extract. Ginger juice adds a natural flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's appeal without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GINGER JUICE 0.3%
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Is Pineapple Juice safe in this snack?
Good
Pineapple Juice is used here as natural_extract. Pineapple juice contributes natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the product's taste profile without significant safety issues.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PINEAPPLE JUICE 0.3%
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as natural_extract. Lemon juice adds a tangy flavor and acidity, improving the overall taste while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: LEMON JUICE 0.3%
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Is Black Carrot Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Black Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Black carrot concentrate is a natural coloring agent, but its processing level may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLOURING CONCENTRATE OF BLACK CARROT 0.1%
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Ginger Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Ginger Flavoring is used here as flavor. Ginger flavoring is an artificial flavor that may not provide the same benefits as natural ginger juice, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GINGER FLAVOURING
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Is Pineapple Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Pineapple Flavoring is used here as flavor. Pineapple flavoring is an artificial flavor that may not replicate the benefits of natural pineapple juice, indicating a processed composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PINEAPPLE FLAVOURING
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Is Lemon Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Lemon Flavoring is used here as flavor. Lemon flavoring is an artificial flavor that may not provide the same benefits as natural lemon juice, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LEMON FLAVOURING
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Is E473 safe in this snack?
Bad
E473 is used here as emulsifier. E473 is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns regarding its safety and processing level in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E473
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified starch is used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: MODIFIED STARCH
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Is E141 safe in this snack?
Bad
E141 is used here as colorant. E141 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product, indicating a processed composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E141
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Is E160a safe in this snack?
Bad
E160a is used here as colorant. E160a is an artificial colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E160a
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this snack?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as glazing agent. Carnauba wax is used as a glazing agent, but its processing level may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: CARNAUBA WAX
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: 3935615
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