Is Soft Jelly Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ulker
Ulker's Soft Jelly is reviewed here as a dessert. 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 Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and artificial colorants like carotene, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of pectin as a gelling agent is a positive aspect.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about high 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
- Pectin is a natural gelling agent that provides texture without synthetic alternatives.
- The use of citric acid and lactic acid as acidulants contributes to flavor balance.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about high sugar content.
- Artificial colorants like carotene may indicate a reliance on synthetic additives.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sucrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a common sweetener that provides sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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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 contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the jelly's texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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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, providing texture without synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gélifiant (pectine)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to enhance flavor and acidity, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide lactique
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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 a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH levels but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: citrate de sodium
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Black Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Black Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. This natural colorant provides color and some flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: concentre de jus de carotte noir
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Carotene safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is a natural pigment used for coloring but may indicate reliance on synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants (carotene)
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Is Copper Chlorophyll Complexes safe in this dessert?
Medium
Copper Chlorophyll Complexes is used here as colorant. These complexes are used for coloring but can raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: complexes cuivre chlorophylles
Read the full ingredient profile for Copper Chlorophyll Complexes
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: 4197774
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