Sponch product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sponch Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Marinela

Sponch is a snack from Marinela. 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 Sugar, Glucose, Inverted Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and sodium benzoate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and colors further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Contains sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.

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 strawberry puree (4.7%), providing some natural fruit content.
  • Includes sodium bicarbonate, which acts as a leavening agent for texture.
  • Uses pectin, a natural thickener derived from fruits, enhancing texture.
  • Incorporates lecithin, a common emulsifier that aids in ingredient blending.

Concerns

  • Contains sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
  • Includes artificial flavors, which may pose quality issues due to synthetic origins.
  • Contains carmine, a colorant derived from insects, which may not appeal to all consumers.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose and inverted sugar raises health concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4063484

More from this brand: Marinela products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Marinela — Sponch has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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Marinela — Sponch has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Marinela products. 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: strawberry puree, coconut, pectin. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: egg, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Marinela — Sponch 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains strawberry puree (4.7%), providing some natural fruit content.; Includes sodium bicarbonate, which acts as a leavening agent for texture.; Uses pectin, a natural thickener derived from fruits, enhancing texture.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.; Includes artificial flavors, which may pose quality issues due to synthetic origins.; Contains carmine, a colorant derived from insects, which may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Marinela — Sponch a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose and sodium benzoate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and colors further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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