Is Cadbury Dairy Milk Daim Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cadbury
Cadbury Dairy Milk Daim is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Cadbury. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Pork Gelatine, Emulsifier E442 affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as palm oil, pork gelatine, and multiple emulsifiers. These raise significant quality and safety concerns, leading to a low rating.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
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 milk chocolate, which provides a familiar flavor profile.
- Includes almonds, adding a nutty texture and taste.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
- Pork gelatine is included, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
- Multiple emulsifiers (E442, E471) indicate a highly processed product.
- Presence of sweetened condensed skimmed milk suggests added sugars.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture to the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate contributes to the flavor but contains sugar and vegetable fats, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: milk chocolate (15%) (_milk_, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (E442), flavourings)
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Almonds provide a natural source of flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: _almonds_ (3%)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient associated with health concerns and environmental issues.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm oil
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Is Pork Gelatine safe in this dessert?
Bad
Pork Gelatine is used here as stabilizer. Pork gelatine is an animal-derived ingredient that may not be suitable for vegetarians or those avoiding pork.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: pork gelatine
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's taste but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Emulsifier E442 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifier E442 is used here as emulsifier. E442 is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns regarding its processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (E442)
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is another emulsifier that indicates a processed nature of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (E471)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as sweetener. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but also contributes to sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sweetened condensed skimmed _milk_
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Dried Whey safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Whey is used here as flavor. Dried whey adds flavor and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried whey (from _milk_)
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: 3828957
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Allergens detected: milk , almonds
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