Is Cadbury Gems Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cadbury
Cadbury Gems 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 Sugar, Hydrogenated Oils, Emulsifiers affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition of Cadbury Gems includes several synthetic additives such as emulsifiers (E414, E442, E476) and artificial colors (E171, E102, E133). These raise significant quality and safety concerns due to their processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
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 cocoa solids (8%), providing some chocolate flavor.
- Includes natural flavors, which may enhance taste without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Presence of hydrogenated oils indicates the use of processed fats, which can be unhealthy.
- Multiple artificial colors (E171, E102, E133) suggest a highly processed product with potential health risks.
- Emulsifiers (E414, E442, E476) are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sugar
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Is Hydrogenated Oils safe in this dessert?
Bad
Hydrogenated Oils is used here as base. Hydrogenated oils are processed fats that can contain trans fats, raising concerns about heart health and overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hydrogenated Oils
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids provide creaminess and flavor but are derived from dairy, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Solids
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Is Cocoa Solids safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Solids is used here as base. Cocoa solids contribute to the chocolate flavor and are a natural ingredient, though present in a low percentage (8%).
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocoa Solids (8%)
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Is Refined Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Refined Wheat Flour is used here as base. Refined wheat flour (maida) is a processed grain that lacks fiber and nutrients, raising concerns about its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E414, E442, E476) are synthetic additives used to improve texture but raise concerns about their processed nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifiers (414, 442, 476)
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Is Colours safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colours is used here as colorant. Artificial colors (E171, E102, E133, E124, E127, E122, E132, E110) are synthetic additives that may pose health risks and indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colours (171, 102, 133, 124, 127, 122, 132, 110)
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Is Glazing Agent safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glazing Agent is used here as base. The glazing agent (E903) is a synthetic coating that enhances appearance but raises concerns about its processed nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glazing Agent (903)
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Is Liquid Glucose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Liquid Glucose is used here as sweetener. Liquid glucose is a processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Liquid Glucose
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's texture and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocoa Butter
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Is Flavours safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavours is used here as flavor. Flavours include natural, nature identical, and artificial substances, which may raise concerns about the authenticity and quality of flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Caramel and Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)
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: 4091870
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , sulphites
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