Is Omega 3 Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruit D'Or
Fruit D'Or's Omega 3 is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes vegetable oils and emulsifiers, with concerns raised by hydrogenated canola oil and synthetic additives. This indicates a moderately processed product with mixed quality implications.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes vegetable oils and emulsifiers, with concerns raised by hydrogenated canola oil and synthetic additives. This indicates a moderately processed product with mixed quality implications.
Main concern
Hydrogenated canola oil raises concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
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 a high percentage of vegetable oils, which can provide beneficial fatty acids.
- Includes natural vitamins A and D, contributing to overall nutritional value.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated canola oil raises concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
- Presence of emulsifiers like soy lecithin may indicate a more processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils serve as the primary ingredient, providing essential fatty acids. However, the presence of hydrogenated oils raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Huiles végétales
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil rich in unsaturated fats, contributing positively to the overall fatty acid profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: tournesol
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is often used for its neutral flavor and health benefits, but hydrogenated forms can pose health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: colza totalement hydrogéné
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Is Flaxseed Oil safe in this food?
Good
Flaxseed Oil is used here as base. Flaxseed oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: lin
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust consistency and is essential for the product's formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is used as a mineral salt to enhance flavor, but it may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel minéral (chloride de potassium)
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithine de tournesol
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is another emulsifier that aids in ingredient stability, though it may be a concern for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithine de soja
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Potassium citrate is used as an acidulant to adjust pH, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citrate de potassium
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that helps preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Vitamin A safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin A is used here as natural_extract. Vitamin A is essential for vision and immune function, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: vitamines A
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Is Vitamin D safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin D is used here as natural_extract. Vitamin D is important for bone health and immune function, enhancing the product's overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: vitamines D
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Carotene safe in this food?
Medium
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is a natural colorant that provides color to the product, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (carotène)
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: 4220520
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Allergens detected: soy
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