Is Rox Caramel Raspberry/Lemon 2bit 14.5g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta Norge AS
This page reviews Rox Caramel Raspberry/Lemon 2bit 14.5g by Cloetta Norge AS as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Carminic Acid.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners. Additionally, carminic acid as a colorant raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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
- Natural flavors are included, indicating a focus on taste without artificial alternatives.
- The presence of citric acid can enhance flavor and provide a slight tartness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Carminic acid, a synthetic colorant, raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature and potential for allergic reactions.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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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 sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker/sukker
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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 product's sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat is used here as base. Fully hydrogenated coconut fat is used for texture and stability, but its processing raises concerns about trans fats and overall health impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullhärdat/fuldhærdet/fullherdet kokosfett
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant to retain moisture, but it can cause digestive issues in some individuals when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarande medel (sorbitol)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's safety and quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syra (citronsyra)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is used for texture and stability, but it is animal-derived, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatin
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are derived from natural sources, enhancing the product's taste without the use of artificial alternatives, supporting a cleaner profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturliga aromer
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Is Carminic Acid safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carminic Acid is used here as colorant. Carminic acid is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives and potential allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämne/farvestof (karminsyra)
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Is Concentrate From Black Carrot safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrate From Black Carrot is used here as colorant. Concentrate from black carrot is a natural colorant that provides color without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: koncentrat från (svartmorot/sortgulerod)
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Is Blackcurrant Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Blackcurrant Concentrate is used here as flavor. Blackcurrant concentrate adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial alternatives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: svarta vinbär/solbær
Read the full ingredient profile for Blackcurrant Concentrate
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: 4054638
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Allergens detected: gelatin
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