Is Sour Bizzlmix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trolli
Trolli's Sour Bizzlmix 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Brilliant Blue Fcf.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, with modified starch and several acids. The presence of synthetic colorants like brilliant blue FCF raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 natural coloring foods like black currant and carrot, which may provide some natural color without synthetic additives.
- Includes acidity regulators such as calcium citrates and sodium citrates, which help maintain product stability.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to its high sweetness level, which raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and texture but is a processed ingredient that can contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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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, generally considered safe in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, derived from fermentation, and is generally regarded as safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Milchsäure
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Is Calcium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Calcium Citrate is used here as acidity regulator. Calcium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is generally safe, but its synthetic nature may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: Calciumcitrate
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidity regulator. Sodium citrate helps maintain pH balance in the product, but as a synthetic ingredient, it may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidity regulator
Original: Natriumcitrate
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Is Flavouring safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is used to enhance taste but can be derived from natural or synthetic sources, raising potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Black Currant safe in this dessert?
Good
Black Currant is used here as colorant. Black currant is a natural coloring agent that adds color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Schwarze Johannisbeere
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Is Carrot safe in this dessert?
Good
Carrot is used here as colorant. Carrot is used as a natural colorant, providing a healthier alternative to synthetic dyes and adding nutritional value.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Karotte
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Is Turmeric safe in this dessert?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural colorant known for its health benefits and is a safer alternative to synthetic colorants.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Curcuma
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Is Radish safe in this dessert?
Good
Radish is used here as colorant. Radish is used for its natural coloring properties, contributing to a more natural composition without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Rettich
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Is Safflower safe in this dessert?
Good
Safflower is used here as colorant. Safflower is a natural colorant that provides a vibrant hue and is considered a safer alternative to artificial colors.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Saflor
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Is Brilliant Blue Fcf safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brilliant Blue Fcf is used here as colorant. Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns due to its artificial nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Brillantblau FCF
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: 3803384
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