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Is Original Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Safeway

Safeway's Original Syrup is reviewed here as a food. 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 Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Natural And Artificial Flavors.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and sodium benzoate, both of which raise significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and preservatives indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various 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 water, a fundamental ingredient that contributes to the syrup's consistency.
  • Cellulose gum acts as a thickener, providing texture to the syrup.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.
  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 2394146

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Safeway — Original Syrup 30 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Safeway — Original Syrup has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Safeway — Original Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Main concerns for this product: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.. See the full list above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Safeway — Original Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Safeway products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and sodium benzoate, both of which raise significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and preservatives indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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