Is Salmiakmix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kruidvat
Salmiakmix is a dessert from Kruidvat. 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 Caramel Color, Vegetable Carbon.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and salmiak salt, which are processed ingredients. The presence of artificial colorants E150c and E153 raises quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 salmiak salt, which provides a unique flavor profile.
- Includes licorice root extract, adding a natural flavor component.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Artificial colorants E150c and E153 indicate synthetic additives, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUIKER
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that provides texture and sweetness but is high in sugars, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLUCOSESTROOP
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Is Salmiak Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salmiak Salt is used here as flavor. Salmiak salt adds a distinctive salty and slightly bitter flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALMIAKZOUT
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Is Licorice Root Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Root Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice root extract provides a natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ZOETHOUTWORTEL EXTRACT
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ZOUT
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is used to enhance flavor but may include synthetic components, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMA
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Is Caramel Color safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150c) is a synthetic colorant that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: KLEURSTOFFEN E150C
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Is Vegetable Carbon safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Carbon is used here as colorant. Vegetable carbon (E153) is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E153
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: 4219958
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