Is Stophoest Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Red-Band
This page reviews Stophoest by Red-Band 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: Caramel Color E150c.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and gelatin, which are processed ingredients. The presence of artificial color (E150c) raises quality concerns, indicating a moderately processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content 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 licorice root extract, which may provide a natural flavor component.
- Menthol is included for its cooling effect, enhancing the sensory experience.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Gelatin is a processed ingredient, which may not appeal to vegetarian consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- 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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that provides flavor but raises concerns about high consumption levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch acts as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but is a processed carbohydrate.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zetmeel
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Is Licorice Root Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Root Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice root extract adds a natural flavor and potential benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: zoethoutwortelextract
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Is Caramel Color E150c safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Color E150c is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof (E150c)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as emulsifier. Gelatin is used for texture but is derived from animal sources, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: gelatine
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Is Menthol safe in this dessert?
Good
Menthol is used here as flavor. Menthol provides a cooling sensation and flavor enhancement, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: menthol
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: 4209581
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