Is Caramel Guf Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Malaco
This page reviews Caramel Guf by Malaco as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Inverted Sugar Syrup.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like gelatin and emulsifiers (E471, E322), raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors (E100, E120) further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Presence of multiple artificial colors (E100, E120) 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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that can enhance texture and mouthfeel.
- Includes molasses, which adds flavor and may provide some trace minerals.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple artificial colors (E100, E120) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Contains gelatin, which is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to high sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can increase sweetness and moisture but adds to the overall sugar load.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukkersirup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: _hvetemel_
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelse
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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 is essential for the product's consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed milk is a processed dairy product that adds sweetness and creaminess but is high in sugar.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukkerholdig kondensert _melk_
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as flavor. Molasses adds flavor and color, providing some trace minerals but is still a sugar source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: melasse
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as fat. Vegetable oil is used for texture and moisture but may be refined and processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: vegetabilsk olje (inneholder soyalecithin)
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a processed ingredient derived from animal sources, used for texture but may not be suitable for vegetarians.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatin
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Is Hardened Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Hardened Vegetable Fat is used here as fat. Hardened vegetable fat is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: herdet vegetabilsk fett
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the product's texture and flavor, considered a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (sitronsyre)
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Is Stabilizers E420 E471 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizers E420 E471 is used here as stabilizer. These stabilizers are synthetic additives used to maintain texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer (E420, E471)
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: base
Original: melkepulver
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that provides rich chocolate flavor, considered a quality component.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Licorice Extract is used here as flavor. Licorice extract adds unique flavor but may not be well-received by all consumers due to its distinct taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lakrisekstrakt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may be artificial, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor and is generally considered a quality component.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaopulver
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (_melk)_
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummet _melkepulver_
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Is Surface Treatment Agents Carnauba Wax Shellac Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agents Carnauba Wax Shellac Beeswax is used here as coating. These agents are used for surface treatment to enhance appearance but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: overflatebehandlingsmidler (karnaubavoks, skjellakk, bivoks)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, considered a necessary ingredient in confectionery.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Coloring Agents E150c E153 E150d E100 E120 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coloring Agents E150c E153 E150d E100 E120 is used here as colorant. These coloring agents are synthetic additives used for visual appeal but raise concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoffer (E150c, E153, E150d, E100, E120)
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Is Emulsifiers E471 E322 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers E471 E322 is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers are synthetic additives used to improve texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (E471, E322)
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Is Moisture Retaining Agent Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Moisture Retaining Agent Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is used to retain moisture in the product but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarende middel (glycerol)
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: 4054639
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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