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Apenliebe Juzt Jelly Strawberry is popular among kids and they often tend to eat it in large quantities.
Candies like these are extremely sugary. Excessive sugar consumption contributes to problems like childhood obesity and diabetes among children.
The foodnetindia rating for this product:-
foodnetindia safety rating : 3 – (On a scale of 1 to 10 from very unsafe to very safe)
This product is rated below median safety grade at 3 because sugar is its main component. Excessive sugar consumption is a widespread problem in the population today and a key contributor to a range of lifestyle diseases. In kids, obesity, ADHD and many other problems are being linked to excessive sugar consumption, in kids, Sugar is also a major contributor to poor dental health.
In addition, this product uses invert syrup which is similar to high fructose corn syrup. Unlike glucose, fructose is metabolised in the liver and high fructose consumption is associated with insulin resistance, non alcoholic fatty liver disease and other conditions.
foodnetindia wholesomeness rating : 3 – (On a scale of 1 to 10 from very unbalanced nutrition profile to excellent nutrition profile)
The product primarily comprises of sugar and it does not have much going for it in the wholesomeness department. This product must not be used as a meal replacement and we believe that it does not belong in a healthy, balanced meal plan, except in very small quantities.
Ingredients of concern in Apenliebe Juzt Jelly Strawberry
- Sugar
- Invert sugar
- Liquid Glucose
- Thickener (INS 440)
- Acidity Regulator (Identical INS 330)
- Contains Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 122)
- Added Flavours: Nature and Nature Identical Flavouring substances- (Strawberry)
Sugar
This food product does not specify which sugar has been used. This is important because different sugars have different metabolic effects. For example, Sucrose (Cane Sugar) is very different from Fructose (Fruit Sugar). Some foods use high fructose corn syrup which may be harmful in much lower quantities than sucrose. We believe that it is not responsible behaviour for a brand to not clearly state what ingredients have been used.
A high intake of sugar causes our blood sugar levels to shoot up, giving us that feel-good ‘high’ followed by a crashing slump which leaves us tired, irritable and craving more sugary foods. It’s a vicious cycle that may be contributing to our weight problems as well as health concerns like diabetes and heart disease.
Invert Sugar
Inverted or invert sugar syrup is a mixture of glucose and fructose. It is used in several products such as honey, jam, golden syrup, etc. It is similar to high fructose corn syrup.
High Fructose Corn Syrup is increasingly being seen as a reason for the high incidence of metabolic diseases. It has negative metabolic effects at much smaller doses than sucrose.
Liquid Glucose
Glucose syrup, also known as confectioner’s glucose, is a syrup made from the hydrolisis of starch. Glucose is a sugar.
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to a wide variety of metabolic diseases.
Thickener: INS 440
Pectin as thickening agent may cause intestinal problems when present in high concentrations. As a result of its thickening effect, it is also used in diet preparations, where it reduces the feeling of hunger. It can be fermented in the large intestine, resulting in flatulence.
Added Flavours: Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
This food product does not specify which flavours or flavouring substances have been used. The flavours should be specified as some of them have serious side effects and may not be suitable for infants, pregnant women or people who are allergic. We believe that it is not responsible behaviour for a brand to avoid clearly stating what ingredients have been used.
By not specifying what these flavours and substances are, we are forced to consider what they are hiding and why would they be so reluctant to mention what they have used in the food product!
By this behaviour, these manufacturers expose people to possible allergens or toxins that could be avoided if consumers knew what they were.
Contains Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 122)-Azorubine (Carmoisine):IN 122
Since it is an azo dye, it may elicit intolerance in people intolerant to salicylates. Additionally, it is a histamine liberator, and may intensify symptoms of asthma. In combination with benzoates, it is also implicated in hyperactivity in children.
Other ingredients that are in the product but not a major source of concern in our opinion are:
- Fruit puree (25%)
• Acidity Regulator: INS 296, INS 330
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