Is Strawberry Sun Lolly Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Multibev
Strawberry Sun Lolly is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Multibev. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Phosphoric Acid, Aroma affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and stabilizers like pectin, which are common in processed snacks. The presence of citric acid and phosphoric acid raises concerns about acidity and synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 and grape juice from concentrate, providing some fruit content.
- Pectin is a natural stabilizer that helps maintain texture without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Citric acid and phosphoric acid are synthetic acids that may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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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 desired texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Strawberry Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Strawberry Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Strawberry juice concentrate provides flavor and some nutritional value, but its processing may reduce natural benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jordbær - (5%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Strawberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Grape Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Grape Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Grape juice concentrate adds flavor and sweetness, but like other concentrates, it may lack the full benefits of fresh fruit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: druejuice (5%) fra konsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Grape Juice Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor but raising concerns about synthetic additives in processed foods.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (sitronsyre)
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid is a synthetic acid that can contribute to acidity and may raise concerns about its effects on health.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: fosforsyre
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as buffer. Potassium citrate is used to regulate acidity, but its synthetic nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: kaliumcitrat
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Good
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural stabilizer derived from fruits, helping to maintain texture without synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (pektin)
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is used for coloring, providing a natural source but may not contribute significantly to nutritional value.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: konsentrat av gulrot
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Is Safflower Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Safflower Extract is used here as colorant. Safflower extract is used for coloring, offering a natural alternative but raises questions about its processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: safrantistel
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: 4005562
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