Is Pure Joy - Cherry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Zott
Pure Joy - Cherry is a food from Zott. 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 Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes coconut milk and cherries, but also contains sugar and modified starch, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of natural flavoring adds to the complexity of the ingredient list.
Main concern
Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary.
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
- Coconut milk provides a creamy texture and is a good source of healthy fats.
- Contains cherries, which add natural flavor and some beneficial compounds.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary.
- Modified starch raises concerns about processing and potential additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Coconut Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Milk is used here as base. Coconut milk is a creamy base that contributes to texture and flavor. However, it is processed and may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosmilch
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and diluent in this product, ensuring proper consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Cherries safe in this food?
Good
Cherries is used here as flavor. Cherries provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing beneficial compounds, although their percentage is relatively low.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kirschen
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can raise concerns about excessive sugar intake and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processing raises concerns about potential additives and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Beetroot Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Beetroot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beetroot juice concentrate is used for coloring, which is natural but indicates processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Rote Beetesaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Beetroot Juice Concentrate
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Is Vegan Starter Culture safe in this food?
Good
Vegan Starter Culture is used here as natural_extract. The vegan starter culture is beneficial for fermentation, contributing to flavor and texture without animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: vegane Starterkultur
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific components, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches 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: 3823316
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Allergens detected: milk
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