Is Vaggsang Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ikea Food
Vaggsang is a food from Ikea Food. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Gelling Agent E440.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and several additives like E440 and E330, which indicate a processed product. The presence of concentrated orange juice and elderflower extract adds some natural elements but raises concerns about overall quality.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
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 concentrated orange juice (20%) which provides a natural fruit flavor.
- Elderflower extract (8%) adds a unique taste and is derived from a natural source.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- E440 (gelling agent) and E330 (citric acid) are synthetic additives that indicate processing.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises health concerns due to high consumption levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: cukr
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Is Orange Juice From Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Orange Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice from concentrate provides flavor but is less nutritious than fresh juice due to processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pomerančová stáva z koncentrátu
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice From Concentrate
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Is Orange safe in this food?
Good
Orange is used here as flavor. Fresh orange adds natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pomeranč
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Is Elderflower Extract safe in this food?
Good
Elderflower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Elderflower extract contributes a floral flavor and is derived from a natural source, supporting the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extrakt z květu černého bezu
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Is Gelling Agent E440 safe in this food?
Bad
Gelling Agent E440 is used here as stabilizer. E440 is a synthetic gelling agent used to improve texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: želírující látka (E440)
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Is Citric Acid E330 safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid E330 is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulát kyselosti (E330)
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice from concentrate adds acidity and flavor but is less beneficial than fresh lemon juice due to processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: citronová šťáva z koncentrátu
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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: 4056999
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