Is Custard Snack Pack Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pauls
Custard Snack Pack Chocolate is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Pauls. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Flavour affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains sugar and thickeners like E1442 and E407, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Cocoa is present at a low level, indicating limited chocolate flavor.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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, providing a source of calcium and other nutrients.
- Cocoa is included, contributing to the chocolate flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Thickeners E1442 and E407 are processed additives that may affect quality.
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 dairy.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk is used to reduce fat content while maintaining protein levels, contributing to a lighter texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about overall health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Thickener E1442 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Thickener E1442 is used here as thickener. E1442 is a modified starch used to improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (1442)
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids enhance creaminess and flavor, contributing to the overall dairy profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Cocoa safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa is present at 1%, providing a subtle chocolate flavor but not a significant contribution to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa (1%)
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Is Stabilisers E407 E415 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Stabilisers E407 E415 is used here as stabilizer. E407 (carrageenan) and E415 (xanthan gum) are used to maintain texture but are processed additives that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisers (407, 415)
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Is Flavour safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavour is used here as flavor. The term 'flavour' is vague and may indicate artificial flavoring, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavour
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: 4253298
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Allergens detected: milk
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