Is Summer Fruits Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fruittella
Summer Fruits is a dessert from Fruittella. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, both of which are highly processed and raise quality concerns. Additionally, hydrogenated coconut oil and maltodextrin indicate significant processing.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 fruit juice (6%) which adds some natural flavor.
- Natural flavors from concentrated carrot and berry extracts provide a hint of fruitiness.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that raise concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that may pose health risks due to trans fats.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in excess, contributing to the product's overall risk.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant, which helps retain moisture but may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectants (sorbitol)
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is a humectant that helps maintain moisture in the product, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycérol
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Is Fruit Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit Juice is used here as flavor. Fruit juice (6%) adds natural flavor and some nutritional value, though its low concentration limits its benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de fruits (orange, fraise, citron) (6%)
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Is Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising concerns about heart health.
Role in formula: fat
Original: huile de noix de coco totalement hydrogénée
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to add tartness and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a stabilizer derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gélatine
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about digestibility.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fécule
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which can spike blood sugar levels and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are derived from plant sources but are processed, raising questions about their specific composition and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels concentrés (carotte, carotte violette, baie de sure)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, generally considered safe but can cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gélifiant (gomme arabique)
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Is Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Sucrose esters are emulsifiers that help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise concerns about their long-term effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (sucroeste d'acides gras)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Dextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which can affect blood sugar levels and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: dextrine
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: 4223607
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