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Is Sugar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ica

Ica's Sugar is reviewed here as a food. 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 Sucrose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product consists solely of sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient. While it serves as a sweetener, its high processing raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Sugar is a highly processed ingredient with potential health 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

  • Single ingredient: sugar only, indicating no additional additives.
  • Commonly used as a sweetener in various food applications.

Concerns

  • Sugar is a highly processed ingredient with potential health concerns.
  • Excessive consumption of sugar is linked to various health issues.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Sucrose safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a refined sugar used primarily for sweetness in this product. Its high processing and potential health risks from overconsumption raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Socker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sucrose

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: 4057832

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Single ingredient: sugar only, indicating no additional additives.; Commonly used as a sweetener in various food applications.. See the Pros section above.
Ica — Sugar has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is a highly processed ingredient with potential health concerns.; Excessive consumption of sugar is linked to various health issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Ica — Sugar has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ica products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The product consists solely of sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient. While it serves as a sweetener, its high processing raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ica — Sugar 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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Ica — Sugar 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.
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Zerotox gives Ica — Sugar 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.
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