Is Pasta Penne Sauer Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
This page reviews Pasta Penne Sauer by Haribo as a snack. 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: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, artificial colors like curcumin and copper complexes of chlorophyllines are present, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 fruit and plant concentrates like carrot and apple, which provide some natural flavoring.
- Includes sodium hydrogen malate as a regulator, which is generally considered safe in food applications.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of artificial colors such as curcumin and copper complexes indicates a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as base. Starch serves as a thickening agent and base in the product, but it is often processed and can raise concerns about its source and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Stärke
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Is Sorbitol Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol Syrup is used here as humectant. Sorbitol syrup is used as a humectant to retain moisture in the product, but it is a processed ingredient that may have laxative effects in high amounts.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sorbitsirup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common base ingredient, but it is processed and may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Weizenmehl_
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, generally considered safe in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Malic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is a natural acid that contributes to the tartness of the product and is generally recognized as safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Äpfelsäure
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Is Sodium Hydrogen Malate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Hydrogen Malate is used here as regulator. Sodium hydrogen malate is used as a pH regulator, which is generally safe but indicates a processed nature.
Role in formula: regulator
Original: Natriumhydrogenmalat
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising concerns about their quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that can include artificial or natural flavors, raising concerns about the specific sources and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Carrot Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Carrot concentrate is a natural extract that provides color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Karotte
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Is Sweet Potato Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Sweet Potato Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Sweet potato concentrate adds natural sweetness and color, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Süßkartoffel
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweet Potato Concentrate
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Is Apple Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Apple Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Apple concentrate contributes natural sweetness and flavor, positively impacting the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Apfel
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Is Radish Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Radish Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Radish concentrate adds a unique flavor profile and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Rettich
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Is Blackcurrant Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Blackcurrant Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Blackcurrant concentrate provides natural color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Schwarze Johannisbeere
Read the full ingredient profile for Blackcurrant Concentrate
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Bad
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product, indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe: Kurkumin
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Is Copper Complexes Of Chlorophyllins safe in this snack?
Bad
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophyllins is used here as colorant. Copper complexes of chlorophyllins are synthetic colorants that raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Kupferkomplexe der Chlorophylline
Read the full ingredient profile for Copper Complexes Of Chlorophyllins
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: 3805971
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Allergens detected: milk
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