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Is Sour Cherry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mövenpick

This page reviews Sour Cherry by Mövenpick as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes sour cherries (55%) and sugar, with pectin as a thickener and citric acid as an acidulant. The presence of sugar raises concerns about high sweetness levels.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sour cherries (55%) and sugar, with pectin as a thickener and citric acid as an acidulant. The presence of sugar raises concerns about high sweetness levels.

Main concern

Sugar is a refined ingredient that 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

  • Sour cherries (55%) provide natural fruit content, contributing to flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
  • Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, enhancing texture without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Citric acid, while common, is a synthetic acidulant that may raise quality concerns in processed foods.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

  • Is Sour Cherry safe in this food?

    Good

    Sour Cherry is used here as base. Sour cherries are the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and potential health benefits. Their high fruit content supports a more natural profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Sauerkirschen

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sour Cherry

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content and its health implications.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Zucker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Pectin safe in this food?

    Good

    Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruits, used to improve texture without synthetic alternatives, indicating a safer choice.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: Verdickungsmittel: Pektin

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pectin

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this food?

    Medium

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance acidity and preserve flavor. While common, it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

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: 3820098

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox gives Mövenpick — Sour Cherry 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Mövenpick — Sour Cherry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mövenpick products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Mövenpick — Sour Cherry has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Mövenpick — Sour Cherry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Citric acid, while common, is a synthetic acidulant that may raise quality concerns in processed foods.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Mövenpick — Sour Cherry has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sour cherry, pectin. See the Ingredients section above.

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