Is Polaretti Fruit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolfin
Dolfin's Polaretti Fruit is reviewed here as a ready meal. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Carmine.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and artificial colorants, which raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple sweeteners and thickeners indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener with potential 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 fruit juice from concentrate, providing some natural flavor.
- Includes citric acid, which is a natural acidulant that enhances taste.
- Uses thickeners like guar gum, which are generally considered safe.
- Offers a variety of flavors, appealing to different taste preferences.
Concerns
- Contains glucose-fructose syrup, a processed sweetener with potential health concerns.
- Includes artificial colorants like carmine, which may raise quality issues.
- High sugar content from added sugars, which can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
- Presence of multiple thickeners may indicate a highly processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this ready meal, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing the necessary liquid base for the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall flavor profile but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Orange Juice From Concentrate safe in this ready meal?
Good
Orange Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice from concentrate adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: succo di arancia da concentrato
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice From Concentrate
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that may raise health concerns due to its potential effects on metabolism.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio-futtosio
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Is Citric Acid safe in this ready meal?
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.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido citrico
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Is Flavor safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents are included to enhance taste, but their specific nature may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Guar Gum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomma di guar
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Is Carob Bean Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Carob Bean Flour is used here as thickener. Carob bean flour is used as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but indicating processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: farina di semi di carrube
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a common thickener that helps stabilize the product but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomma xantano
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Is Carotenoids safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Carotenoids is used here as colorant. Carotenoids are natural colorants that provide color but may indicate processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante: caroteni
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Is Carmine safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Carmine is used here as colorant. Carmine is an artificial colorant derived from insects, raising concerns about animal-derived ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante: carminio
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: 4122408
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