Is School Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Look-O-Look
This page reviews School Mix by Look-O-Look 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: E321, Colorants.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic additives like E321 (antioxidant) and various colorants, indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns. Ingredients like dextrose and glucose syrup contribute to a high sugar content.
Main concern
Presence of multiple synthetic colorants (e.g., brilliant blue FCF, carmine) raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 fruit juice concentrates (pineapple, lemon, strawberry) which may provide some natural flavor.
- Includes natural colorants like beetroot and paprika extract, which are preferable to synthetic options.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple synthetic colorants (e.g., brilliant blue FCF, carmine) raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Dextrose and glucose syrup indicate high sugar content, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
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 Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness and energy. Its high presence indicates a significant sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sugar used for sweetness and texture. Its inclusion contributes to the overall sugar content, which may be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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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 used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. It is generally recognized as safe and adds a tangy taste to the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is a natural acid that contributes to the tartness of the product. It is commonly used in candies and is considered safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide malique
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel. While it is a natural fat, its high saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de noix de coco
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture and as a filler. It is derived from starch and raises concerns about its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids is used here as antiagglomerant. These salts are used to prevent clumping in powdered products. While generally safe, they are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: antiagglomerant
Original: sels de magnésium d'acides gras
Read the full ingredient profile for Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These are synthetic emulsifiers used to improve texture and stability. Their processed nature raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Fruit Juice Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit Juice Concentrates is used here as flavor. Fruit juice concentrates provide natural flavor and color. They are preferable to artificial flavors and contribute to the product's fruitiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de fruits (ananas, citron, fraise, orange, cerise, cassis, framboise, mûre)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice Concentrates
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the product. While it is generally safe, it is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant (glycérol)
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Is Carbonates Of Sodium safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carbonates Of Sodium is used here as corrector of acidity. Sodium carbonates are used to adjust acidity levels. While effective, they are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: corrector of acidity
Original: correcteur d'acidité (carbonates de sodium)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as gelling agent. Gelatin is used for texture and stability. It is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélatine
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is used for texture and flavor. While it is a natural fat, its high saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is E321 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E321 is used here as antioxidant. E321 is a synthetic antioxidant used to prolong shelf life. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxydant (E321)
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Is Colorants safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorants is used here as colorant. The presence of multiple synthetic colorants raises concerns about artificial additives. These may have unknown long-term health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants (rouge de betterave, extrait de paprika, caroténoïdes, anthocyanes, bleu brillant FCF, carmins, curcumine)
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Is Arabic Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Arabic Gum is used here as gelling agent. Arabic gum is a natural gelling agent used for texture. While generally safe, it is processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélifiant (gomme arabique)
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Is Dextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture. Its processed nature raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: dextrine
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: 4209821
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