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Is Original Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Safeway

This page reviews Original Syrup by Safeway as a food. Its current score is 40/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Natural And Artificial Flavors.

40 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 40

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

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a highly 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 serves as a solvent and base for the syrup.
  • Sodium hexametaphosphate acts as a stabilizer, helping maintain the syrup's consistency.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.
  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential effects when consumed in large amounts.
  • Artificial flavors may introduce unknown quality issues, as they are chemically synthesized.
  • Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may contain contaminants, raising further quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 2394147

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Frequently asked questions

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The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and sodium benzoate, both of which raise significant quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and caramel color further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. 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, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Safeway — Original Syrup has a Zerotox safety score of 40 / 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.
Safeway — Original Syrup has a Zerotox score of 40 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains water, a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and base for the syrup.; Sodium hexametaphosphate acts as a stabilizer, helping maintain the syrup's consistency.. See the Pros section above.
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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 highly processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential effects when consumed in large amounts.; Artificial flavors may introduce unknown quality issues, as they are chemically synthesized.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Main concerns for this product: High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential effects when consumed in large amounts.. See the full list above.

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