Is Nitecrawlers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trolli
This page reviews Nitecrawlers by Trolli 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: Flavor, Color 141.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, both of which are processed sweeteners. The presence of artificial colors and flavors raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup and sugar, both of which are high in processed sugars.
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 vegetable juice from black carrot, providing natural color.
- Uses pectin as a gelling agent, which is a plant-derived ingredient.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup and sugar, both of which are high in processed sugars.
- Artificial colors and flavors may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from corn, used for sweetness and texture. Its high sugar content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup (corn)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product. Its high level of processing and caloric content are notable concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Gelatine safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatine is used here as base. Gelatine is a gelling agent derived from animal collagen, providing texture. Its animal origin may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to provide tartness and preserve flavor. It is generally recognized as safe and adds a tangy taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acids (270, 297, 330, 333)
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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 structure. It is considered safe and is a common ingredient in jams and jellies.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gelling agent (pectin)
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Is Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavor refers to unspecified flavoring agents, which may be artificial. The lack of transparency raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavour
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Is Color 141 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Color 141 is used here as colorant. Color (141) refers to a synthetic colorant that may raise concerns about artificial additives. Its safety profile is debated in some contexts.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (141)
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Is Vegetable Juice Black Carrot safe in this dessert?
Good
Vegetable Juice Black Carrot is used here as colorant. Vegetable juice from black carrot is a natural colorant that provides color without synthetic additives. It is a safer alternative to artificial colors.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: vegetable juice - black carrot
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Is Spirulina Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Spirulina Extract is used here as natural_extract. Spirulina extract is a natural source of color and nutrients, derived from algae. It is considered safe and adds nutritional value.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: spirulina extract
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: 4041473
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Allergens detected: gelatine
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