Is Trolli Red Fruits Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trolli
Trolli's Trolli Red Fruits is reviewed here as a dessert. 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, Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of gelatin raises concerns for vegetarians. Natural flavors and colorants are present, indicating some quality aspects.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises quality 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
- Contains fruit juice from concentrates, providing some natural flavor.
- Natural colorants like blackcurrant and carrot are used, which are preferable to synthetic options.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises quality concerns.
- Gelatin is present, making it unsuitable for vegetarians and raising ethical considerations.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds calories without nutritional benefits, contributing to health concerns associated with high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Fruit Juice From Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit Juice From Concentrates is used here as flavor. Fruit juice from concentrates provides natural flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the product's appeal compared to artificial flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 5% Fruchisaft aus Fruchtsaftikonzentraten (Erdbeere, Kirsche, nbeere)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice From Concentrates
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, making the product unsuitable for vegetarians and raising ethical concerns regarding animal welfare.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to provide tartness and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Săuerungsmittel: Citronensāure
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid serves as a preservative and flavor enhancer, derived from fermentation, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Milchsäure
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used to retain moisture in the product, but it can cause digestive issues in some individuals when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel: Sorbit
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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, enhancing taste without synthetic additives, but their exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Colorants safe in this dessert?
Medium
Colorants is used here as colorant. Colorants from natural sources like blackcurrant and carrot are used, which are preferable to synthetic dyes, but still raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbende Lebensmitel (Schwarze Johannisbeere, Karotte, SüBkartoffel, Rettich, Apfel, Holunder)
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: 3803391
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