Red Currants product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Red Currants Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Gut und Günstig

Red Currants is a food from Gut und Günstig. 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 Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and pectin as gelling agents, which raises concerns about high sugar content. The presence of concentrated red currant juice and lemon juice concentrate indicates some natural ingredients, but the overall quality is mixed.

Main concern

High sugar content from added sugar raises 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 50% red currant juice, providing some natural fruit content.
  • Lemon juice concentrate adds a tangy flavor and some acidity.
  • Pectin is a natural gelling agent, commonly used in fruit preserves.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from added sugar raises quality concerns.
  • Concentrated ingredients may lack the full nutritional benefits of fresh fruit.
  • Pectin, while natural, indicates processing which may affect quality.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness in this product, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Zucker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Red Currant Juice Concentrate safe in this food?

    Medium

    Red Currant Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Red currant juice concentrate provides flavor and some natural fruit benefits, but its concentrated form may lack the full nutritional profile of fresh fruit.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: 50 % roter Johannisbeersaft

  • Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?

    Medium

    Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, but like other concentrates, it may not retain all the nutrients found in fresh lemons.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate

  • Is Pectin safe in this food?

    Good

    Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, used to achieve the desired texture in jams and jellies, indicating a more natural approach to thickening.

    Role in formula: gelling agent

    Original: Geliermittel: Pektine

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pectin

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: 3890182

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pectin. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sugar and pectin as gelling agents, which raises concerns about high sugar content. The presence of concentrated red currant juice and lemon juice concentrate indicates some natural ingredients, but the overall quality is mixed. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Gut und Günstig — Red Currants has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Gut und Günstig — Red Currants 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from added sugar raises quality concerns.; Concentrated ingredients may lack the full nutritional benefits of fresh fruit.; Pectin, while natural, indicates processing which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Gut und Günstig — Red Currants has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains 50% red currant juice, providing some natural fruit content.; Lemon juice concentrate adds a tangy flavor and some acidity.; Pectin is a natural gelling agent, commonly used in fruit preserves.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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