Is Sun Lolly Raspberry 10pk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cuveco
Cuveco's Sun Lolly Raspberry 10pk 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 Sugar, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains sugar and stabilizers like pectin, which raise concerns about high sugar content and synthetic additives. The presence of natural colorants like anthocyanin is a positive aspect.
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 raspberry (5%) and grape juice (5%) from concentrate, providing some natural fruit content.
- Uses pectin as a stabilizer, which is a natural ingredient derived from fruits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains citric acid and potassium citrate as acidity regulators, which are synthetic additives.
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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring proper texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Raspberry safe in this food?
Good
Raspberry is used here as flavor. Raspberry (5%) provides natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's fruitiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: bringebær
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Is Grape Juice From Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Grape Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Grape juice (5%) adds sweetness and flavor but is derived from concentrate, which may involve processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: druejuice fra konsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Grape Juice From Concentrate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor but raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: sitronsyre
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Is Potassium Citrate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Citrate is used here as buffer. Potassium citrate helps maintain pH balance, but it is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: kaliumcitrat
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Good
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural stabilizer derived from fruits, contributing to texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: pektin
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Is Anthocyanin safe in this food?
Good
Anthocyanin is used here as colorant. Anthocyanin is a natural colorant derived from plants, providing color without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (antocyanin)
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may indicate artificial flavoring, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4005565
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