Is Raspberry Jelly Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Waitrose Partners
Waitrose Partners's Raspberry Jelly is reviewed here as a food. 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 Carrageenan, Flavouring, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and carrageenan as a gelling agent, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and flavoring also indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, raising quality 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 raspberries (19%), providing some natural fruit content.
- Citric acid acts as an acidity regulator, enhancing flavor balance.
- Anthocyanins from color contribute natural coloring from fruit.
- Potassium chloride serves as a stabilizer, improving texture.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, raising quality concerns.
- Carrageenan is a gelling agent linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
- Sugar content may be high, contributing to processed nature.
- Flavoring is unspecified, which may indicate artificial sources.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this jelly, essential for dissolving other ingredients and providing the desired consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Raspberries safe in this food?
Good
Raspberries is used here as natural_extract. Raspberries (19%) provide natural fruit flavor and color, contributing to the overall fruitiness of the jelly.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: raspberries (19%)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the jelly, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a gelling agent that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: carrageenan
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: locust bean gum
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Is Flavouring safe in this food?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. The unspecified flavoring may indicate artificial sources, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a natural preservative, indicating a safer profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (citric acid)
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Is Anthocyanins safe in this food?
Good
Anthocyanins is used here as colorant. Anthocyanins provide natural color derived from fruit, contributing to the visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (anthocyanins)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (potassium sorbate)
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Potassium chloride is used as a stabilizer, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (potassium chloride)
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: 3926489
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