Is Refreshing Sticks Orange-Lemon Flavor Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chocola
Chocola's Refreshing Sticks Orange-Lemon Flavor is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and various flavoring agents, with concerns raised by the presence of milk sugar and emulsifiers. This indicates a processed product with mixed quality ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 natural orange juice concentrate, contributing to flavor and a hint of fruitiness.
- Includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and add richness.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of milk sugar indicates potential allergen for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing necessary moisture for the product without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is derived from cocoa beans and adds a rich chocolate flavor, indicating a natural source.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans, contributing to texture and mouthfeel without negative implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Orange Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice concentrate adds a natural citrus flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orangensaftkonzentrat 1 % ¹
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice Concentrate
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar (lactose) is a natural sugar found in milk, which may pose issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: _Milchzucker_
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Is Butter Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat is a dairy-derived fat that contributes to flavor and texture but raises concerns for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Butterreinfett_
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, providing acidity that balances sweetness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Lecithins Soy safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithins Soy is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture, but soy-derived emulsifiers may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (_Soja_))
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Is Sodium Citrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrates is used here as sour regulator. Sodium citrates help regulate acidity but are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sour regulator
Original: Säureregulator (Natriumcitrate)
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Is Natural Orange Flavor With Other Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Orange Flavor With Other Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural orange flavor enhances taste but may include additional flavoring agents that are less transparent.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Orangenaroma mit anderen natürlichen Aromen
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Orange Flavor With Other Natural Flavors
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds a tart flavor, complementing the sweetness and enhancing overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat 0,1 % ²
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor contributes to the overall flavor profile but may not be as transparent in sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Vanillearoma
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: 3550235
More from this brand: Chocola products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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