Is XXL Fritt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
XX Fritt
This page reviews XXL Fritt by XX Fritt as a snack. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Palm Fat.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as glucose syrup and artificial colors like beet red and paprika extract, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of gelatin also indicates animal-derived content.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 powder mixtures like raspberry and blackberry, which can provide some natural flavor.
- Includes vitamin C, which is beneficial for its antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains artificial colors such as beet red and paprika extract, which indicate synthetic processing.
- Gelatin is derived from animal sources, making it unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- The presence of palm and coconut fats raises sustainability concerns regarding palm oil sourcing.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content of the product, raising concerns about health implications from high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability concerns due to deforestation and habitat destruction associated with palm oil production.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palm)
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is a saturated fat that can raise cholesterol levels if consumed in excess, indicating moderate health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Kokos)
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which raises concerns for vegetarians and vegans, and indicates animal-derived content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, but its processing raises moderate concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are derived from natural sources but can be processed, raising concerns about the transparency of their composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Vitamin C safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin C is used here as antioxidant. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that acts as an antioxidant, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Vitamin C
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Is Beet Red safe in this snack?
Bad
Beet Red is used here as colorant. Beet red is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential allergic reactions.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe (Betenrot)
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant but can be processed, raising moderate concerns about its quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe (Paprikaextrakt)
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, but its processing raises moderate concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoffe (Kurkumin)
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Is Strawberry Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Strawberry Powder is used here as flavor. Strawberry powder is derived from real strawberries, contributing natural flavor and color to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Erdbeerpulver
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Fruit Powder Mixture safe in this snack?
Good
Fruit Powder Mixture is used here as flavor. The fruit powder mixture includes raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry, providing natural flavors and colors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fruchtpulvermischung (Himbeere, Brombeere, Heidel - beere)
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Is Cherry Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cherry Powder is used here as flavor. Cherry powder is derived from real cherries, contributing natural flavor and color to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kirschpulver
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Is Raspberry Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Raspberry Powder is used here as flavor. Raspberry powder is derived from real raspberries, providing natural flavor and color to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Himbeerpulver
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Is Orange Juice Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Orange Juice Powder is used here as flavor. Orange juice powder is derived from real oranges, contributing natural flavor and vitamin content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Orangensaftpulver
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Is Lemon Juice Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Lemon Juice Powder is used here as flavor. Lemon juice powder is derived from real lemons, providing natural flavor and acidity to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftpulver
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Is Natural Orange Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Orange Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural orange flavor is derived from oranges but can be processed, raising concerns about transparency in sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Orangen - aroma
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Is Natural Citrus Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Citrus Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural citrus flavor is derived from citrus fruits but may involve processing, raising concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Zitrusfruchtaroma
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: 3804796
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Allergens detected: gelatin
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