Is Peaches Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
Peaches is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Haribo. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Glucose Syrup, Gelatin, Flavoring affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and gelatin, which are processed ingredients. The presence of citric acid and malic acid as acidifiers raises some concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
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 juice concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Includes sweet potato and apple concentrates, which add natural fruit elements.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
- Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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: sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the product's texture and consistency, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not align with vegetarian diets. Its use is common in confectionery for texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatina
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Is Peach Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Peach Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Peach juice concentrate adds natural flavor but is present in a low percentage, which may limit its impact on overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: succo di pesca da concentrato (2 %)
Read the full ingredient profile for Peach Juice Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic additive that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido citrico
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid contributes to the tartness of the product, enhancing flavor but also indicating the presence of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido malico
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Is Sweet Potato Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Sweet Potato Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Sweet potato concentrate adds natural sweetness and color, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: patata dolce
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweet Potato Concentrate
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Is Apple Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Apple Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Apple concentrate provides natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the product's fruitiness without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mela
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Is Horseradish Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Horseradish Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Horseradish concentrate is unusual in confectionery, potentially adding a unique flavor but may raise questions about its necessity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: rafano
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Is Blackcurrant Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Blackcurrant Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Blackcurrant concentrate adds a rich flavor and color, contributing positively to the overall fruit profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ribes nero
Read the full ingredient profile for Blackcurrant Concentrate
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Is Sodium Malate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Malate is used here as buffer. Sodium malate is used to regulate acidity, but as a synthetic compound, it raises some concerns regarding quality.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: malato acido di sodio
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may include artificial components, raising concerns about the transparency of the ingredient list.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 3925478
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