Is Propolis Candies - 50g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dietaroma
Propolis Candies - 50g is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Dietaroma. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, with honey and guar gum. The presence of propolis raises quality concerns due to its low concentration and potential allergenic traces.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises 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 honey, which is a natural sweetener and adds flavor.
- Includes guar gum, a natural thickener that can improve texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health concerns.
- Propolis is present in a low concentration, limiting its potential benefits.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high caloric content and potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre*
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose*
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Is Honey safe in this dessert?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that provides flavor and some beneficial properties, though it is present at only 10% concentration.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: miel* (10%)
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but can cause digestive issues in some individuals when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomme guar*
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Is Purified Propolis safe in this dessert?
Medium
Purified Propolis is used here as natural_extract. Purified propolis is included for its potential benefits, but its low concentration (0.16%) may limit its effectiveness in this product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: propolis purifiée* (0,16%)
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: 3705572
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk
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