Is Strawberry Frozen Mochi Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Deli's World
Deli's World's Strawberry Frozen Mochi is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Colorant.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes synthetic additives like E122 (colorant) and E471 (emulsifier), which raise quality concerns. The presence of gluten and potential traces of milk and sesame also indicate allergenic risks.
Main concern
Includes E122, a synthetic colorant, which raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 real strawberries (26%) and strawberry juice (8%), contributing natural fruit flavor.
- Gluing rice flour (1%) provides a unique texture, enhancing the mochi experience.
Concerns
- Includes E122, a synthetic colorant, which raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Contains gluten from wheat flour, posing a risk for those with gluten sensitivities.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, essential for creating the mochi texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Strawberry safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry is used here as flavor. Strawberries (26%) provide natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fraise
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the mochi, but its refined nature raises moderate concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Strawberry Juice safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Juice is used here as flavor. Strawberry juice (8%) adds natural flavor and color, contributing to the product's fruity profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de fraise
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch (E1440) is used for texture improvement, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié E1440
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Is Glutinous Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Glutinous Rice Flour is used here as base. Glutinous rice flour (1%) is essential for the mochi's chewy texture, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de riz gluant
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Is Colorant safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. E122 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant: E122
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour contains gluten, which can be problematic for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN)
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. E471 is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: agents de texture: E471
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Is Thickener safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickener is used here as thickener. E410 is a thickener that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E410
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Is Thickener safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickener is used here as thickener. E412 is another thickener that enhances texture but is also a processed additive with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E412
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Is Thickener safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickener is used here as thickener. E407 is a thickener that improves consistency but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E407
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: 3780651
More from this brand: Deli's World products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten
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