Is Pastilles Ovales Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bajolet Jean Luc
Bajolet Jean Luc's Pastilles Ovales 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners. Honey is present but only at 12%, raising concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
High sugar content raises 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
- Contains honey at 12%, which can provide some natural sweetness and flavor.
- Water is included, which is a common and safe ingredient in food products.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to rapid spikes in blood sugar.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Sugar safe in this food?
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 consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to rapid increases in blood sugar levels, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de Glucose
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, ensuring the product maintains the desired consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Honey safe in this food?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor, but its low percentage (12%) limits its overall impact on the product's quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Miel 12%
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: 3791536
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