Gel Food Colors
Great Value
Qualyy score
Low quality: avoid it, or keep it for rare occasions.
High reliability
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A high-risk additive caps the score at 49; without nutrition facts, it is capped at 60. How Qualyy rates
Upsides and downsides
Downsides
Too much sugar50 g
7 additives to avoid9
Ultra-processedNOVA 4
Upsides
Low in saturated fat0 g
Low in salt0.2 g
Moderate calories250 kcal
9 additives
E102 · TartrazineHigh risk
Colorant jaune synthétique pouvant causer hyperactivité et allergies sévères
E110 · Jaune orangé SHigh risk
Colorant azoïque, interdit dans plusieurs pays
E127 · ÉrythrosineHigh risk
Perturbateur thyroïdien possible
E129 · Rouge Allura ACHigh risk
Hyperactivité, allergies
E211 · Benzoate de sodiumHigh risk
Forme benzène cancérigène avec vitamine C
E133 · Bleu brillant FCFModerate risk
Synthétique, controversé
E407 · CarraghénanesModerate risk
Inflammations intestinales possibles
E202 · Sorbate de potassiumNo risk
Conservateur efficace et sûr
E330 · Acide citriqueNo risk
Citron naturel
Risk level based on published scientific opinions (EFSA, IARC…). It does not replace advice from a health professional.
Ingredients
corn syrup, sugar, water, modified corn starch, yellow 6, yellow 5, carrageenan, red 3, sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid (preservative), blue 1, potassium sorbate (preservative), red 40
Nutrition facts
per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.67 g |
| of which sugars | 50 g |
| Fibre | – |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.21 g |
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