Is Toucan Mango Safe? Ingredient Analysis
David Rio
Toucan Mango is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for David Rio. 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 Corn Syrup Solids affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cane sugar and corn syrup solids, which are processed sweeteners raising quality concerns. Sodium caseinate indicates dairy presence, affecting suitability for some diets.
Main concern
Cane sugar and corn syrup solids are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
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
- Natural spice blend contributes flavor without artificial additives, supporting a moderate rating.
- Black tea powder adds a unique flavor profile, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Cane sugar and corn syrup solids are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
- Sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a common sweetener that adds sweetness to the product but raises concerns due to its high processing level.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cane sugar
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil serves as a fat source, providing texture and mouthfeel, but its saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this food?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup solids
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Is Honey Granules safe in this food?
Medium
Honey Granules is used here as sweetener. Honey granules add sweetness and flavor, but their processing level may diminish some of the natural benefits of honey.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey granules
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Caseinate is used here as base. Sodium caseinate is a milk derivative used for texture and stability, which may pose issues for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: sodium caseinate (a milk derivative)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but lack transparency regarding their specific sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Black Tea Powder safe in this food?
Good
Black Tea Powder is used here as flavor. Black tea powder adds flavor and potential antioxidant benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black tea powder (3%)
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Is Natural Spice Blend safe in this food?
Good
Natural Spice Blend is used here as flavor. The natural spice blend enhances flavor without artificial additives, supporting a more natural composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural spice blend
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture and stability but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides)
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Is Dipotassium Phosphate safe in this food?
Medium
Dipotassium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Dipotassium phosphate is used for stability but is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizer (dipotassium phosphate)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soy lecithin)
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: 3386678
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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