Is Winegums Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Red-Band
This page reviews Winegums by Red-Band as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are high in processed sugars. Gelatin raises concerns for vegetarians, while artificial colorants like curcumin may indicate processing issues.
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
- Natural flavors are included, which can enhance the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
- The use of plant oils like coconut and canola may provide some beneficial properties compared to animal fats.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Gelatin is derived from animal sources, making this product unsuitable for vegetarians.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sugar used for sweetness and texture in this product. Its high sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucosestroop
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about health impacts from high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent in this product, providing texture but is often derived from processed sources.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zetmeel
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient used for texture. Its presence raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to provide tartness and preserve freshness. It is generally considered safe and beneficial in moderation.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (mekuur)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can vary in quality and processing, raising some concerns about transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma's
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Is Plant Oils safe in this dessert?
Good
Plant Oils is used here as base. Plant oils like coconut and canola are used for texture and mouthfeel, providing a more favorable profile compared to animal fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: plantaardige olien (kokos, koolzaad)
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Is Concentrate From Various Fruits And Vegetables safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrate From Various Fruits And Vegetables is used here as colorant. Concentrates from carrot, blackcurrant, and spirulina provide natural coloring and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: concentraat wan (warte wortel, wortel, zwarte bes saffloer, spirulina)
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as glazing agent. Beeswax is used as a glazing agent to improve appearance. While natural, it raises concerns for vegans and those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: glansmiddel bijenwas
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstoffen (paprik extract)
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Is Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, providing color but may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: curcumine
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: 4210097
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