Is Protein Gummies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Way
Protein Gummies is a dessert from Nature's Way. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose, Sugar, Invert Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes hydrolysed collagen (Verisol) and glucose, but also contains sugar and artificial color (E120), raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple sweeteners and additives indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Contains sugar and glucose, which are processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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
- Hydrolysed collagen (Verisol) is included for potential benefits related to skin and joint health.
- Natural flavors (lemon/raspberry) enhance taste without synthetic alternatives.
- Coconut oil is a natural fat source that may provide some health benefits.
- Stevia is a natural sweetener, reducing the need for refined sugars.
Concerns
- Contains sugar and glucose, which are processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Artificial color (E120) is included, which may raise quality and safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
- Gelatine, derived from animal sources, may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- Acidity regulators (330, 331) indicate additional processing and potential quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Hydrolysed Collagen safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hydrolysed Collagen is used here as base. Hydrolysed collagen (Verisol) is included for its potential benefits related to skin and joint health, though its effectiveness can vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hydrolysed Collagen (Verisol)
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Is Glucose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a processed sugar that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Pineapple Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Pineapple Concentrate is used here as flavor. Pineapple concentrate adds natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pineapple Concentrate
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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 without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch (wheat) is used as a thickener, which can be acceptable but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Starch (Wheat)
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Is Gelatine safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatine is used here as base. Gelatine is derived from animal sources, providing texture but may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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Is Acidity Regulators safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acidity Regulators is used here as acidulant. Acidity regulators (330, 331) help maintain product stability but indicate additional processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulators (330, 331)
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invert Sugar
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Is Natural Flavours safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavours is used here as flavor. Natural flavors (lemon/raspberry) enhance taste without synthetic alternatives, though their exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavours (Lemon/Raspberry)
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Is Natural Colour safe in this dessert?
Bad
Natural Colour is used here as colorant. Natural color (E120) is an artificial colorant that may raise quality and safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Natural Colour (120)
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a natural fat source that may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Oil
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as emulsifier. Carnauba wax is used for texture and stability, though it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Carnauba Wax
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Is Stevia safe in this dessert?
Good
Stevia is used here as sweetener. Stevia is a natural sweetener that reduces the need for refined sugars, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Stevia
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: 4256191
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Allergens detected: wheat
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