Is Wild Strawberries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haribo
Wild Strawberries is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Haribo. 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 Sugar, Gelatin, Aroma affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar as primary sweeteners, along with gelatin as a gelling agent. The presence of multiple acids and artificial colors raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 and plant concentrates like elderberry and blackcurrant, which may provide some natural flavor.
- Uses sodium hydrogen malate as a regulator, which is generally considered safe in food applications.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
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 dessert.
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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 intake.
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 significant sweetness but has negative health implications when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch acts as a thickening agent in this product, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is a gelling agent derived from animal collagen, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans due to its animal origin.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to provide tartness and enhance flavor, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Äpfelsäure
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Is Tartaric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tartaric Acid is used here as acidulant. Tartaric acid is used for acidity regulation, contributing to flavor but is a synthetic compound with potential processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Weinsäure
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Sodium Hydrogen Malate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Hydrogen Malate is used here as sour regulator. Sodium hydrogen malate is used to regulate acidity, generally considered safe but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: sour regulator
Original: Natriumhydrogenmalat
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Is Elderberry Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Elderberry Extract is used here as natural_extract. Elderberry extract is derived from the elderberry plant, providing natural flavor and potential antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Holunderbeerextrakt
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Is Fruit And Plant Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit And Plant Concentrates is used here as natural_extract. These concentrates provide natural color and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Frucht - und Pflanzenkonzentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit And Plant Concentrates
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma refers to flavoring agents that may be artificial, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellsirup
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: 3805976
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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