Is Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Red-Band
Original is a dessert from Red-Band. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes gelatin and various colorants like paprika extract and curcumin, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and processing. The presence of glucose syrup and sugar also indicates a high level of processing.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness 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
- Natural colorants like paprika extract and curcumin are used, which are derived from plants and can be considered safer than synthetic dyes.
- Contains natural flavors, which may enhance the overall taste profile without relying on artificial alternatives.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or those avoiding animal products.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about health implications associated with high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is a common thickening agent that helps improve texture but is often processed, which may raise concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zetmeel
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal collagen, which may not be suitable for vegetarians and raises ethical concerns regarding animal sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatine
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to provide acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (melkzuur)
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils like coconut and canola are used for texture and mouthfeel, but their processing raises concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige oliën (kokos, koolzaad)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be processed, raising questions about their quality and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma’s
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Is Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Concentrates from black carrot, black currant, carrot, spirulina, and safflower provide natural color and flavor, indicating a more natural composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: concentraat van (zwarte wortel, zwarte bes, wortel, spirulina, saffloer)
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as glossing agent. Beeswax is used as a glossing agent, providing shine but may raise concerns for those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: glossing agent
Original: glansmiddel (bijenwas)
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Is Colorants safe in this dessert?
Medium
Colorants is used here as colorant. Colorants like paprika extract and curcumin are natural but indicate processing, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstoffen (paprika extract, curcumine)
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: 4190429
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