Is Rocks Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
Rocks is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Arcor. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Gelatin affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (Tartrazine, Allura Red) and artificial flavors, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup also indicates high processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health 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 apple juice (3.5%), providing a natural fruit component.
- Uses pectin as a gelling agent, which is a natural polysaccharide.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health concerns.
- Includes multiple artificial colors (Tartrazine, Allura Red, Brilliant Blue) which are synthetic and may pose quality issues.
- Artificial flavors are present, indicating a lack of natural flavoring.
- Gelatin, a gelling agent, may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall high sugar content of the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the high sugar content and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Apple Juice safe in this dessert?
Medium
Apple Juice is used here as flavor. Apple juice (3.5%) adds a natural fruit flavor but is present in a small quantity, limiting its impact on overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: JUGO DE MANZANA (3,5%)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a synthetic gelling agent derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GELIFICANTES (GELATINA, PECTINA)
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Is Pectin safe in this dessert?
Good
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, contributing positively to the product's texture and quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GELIFICANTES (GELATINA, PECTINA)
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is a natural acid that enhances flavor but can raise concerns when used in high amounts.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO MÁLICO
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that adds tartness but is often derived from fermentation processes, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO CÍTRICO
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Is Arabic Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Arabic Gum is used here as stabilizer. Arabic gum is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, contributing positively to the product's texture.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GOMA ARÁBIGA
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Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carnauba Wax is used here as glazing agent. Carnauba wax is a natural wax used for glazing, which is generally considered safe but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: CERA CARNAUBA
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Is Tartrazine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Tartrazine is used here as colorant. Tartrazine (E102) is a synthetic dye that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: TARTRAZINA (INS102)
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Is Allura Red safe in this dessert?
Bad
Allura Red is used here as colorant. Allura Red (E129) is a synthetic colorant associated with potential health risks, contributing to the product's low quality rating.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ROJO ALLURA (INS129)
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Is Brilliant Blue safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brilliant Blue is used here as colorant. Brilliant Blue (E133) is another synthetic colorant that raises safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: AZUL BRILLANTE (INS133)
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds that mimic natural flavors, raising concerns about the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMATIZANTES ARTIFICIALES
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: 4103898
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