Is Yupo Candy Sour Meter Cola Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ulker
Ulker's Yupo Candy Sour Meter Cola is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Fat, Flavoring, Sodium Sorbate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sodium sorbate (E202) as a preservative and artificial colorants like caramel color (E150d). These raise significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of sodium sorbate (E202) as a preservative raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 black carrot juice (E160a), a natural colorant that may provide some visual appeal.
- Includes citric acid (E330) which can enhance the sour flavor profile.
Concerns
- Presence of sodium sorbate (E202) as a preservative raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Contains multiple artificial colorants (E150d, E160a) which indicate a highly processed composition.
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 sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sirop de glucose
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and base for the candy mixture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch acts as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de maïs
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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 that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, raising no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E330
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: E331
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Is Malic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid adds tartness to the candy but is a synthetic ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E296
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is a natural acid that can enhance flavor and acts as a preservative, posing no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E270
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as emulsifier. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: graisse de palme
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a synthetic humectant that helps retain moisture but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: E420
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may include artificial components, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Sodium Sorbate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Sodium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E202
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium stearoyl lactylate is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E471
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Black Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Black Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as natural_extract. Black carrot juice concentrate is a natural colorant that provides color without synthetic additives, supporting quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: concentré de jus de carotte noir
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Caramel Color safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may contain potentially harmful compounds, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E150d
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this dessert?
Good
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant derived from plants, providing color without synthetic additives, supporting quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E160a
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: 4204688
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