Is Daim Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gb Glace
Daim is a dessert from Gb Glace. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises environmental concerns due to its association with deforestation and habitat destruction.
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 mass, which provides a rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- Includes almonds, adding a natural nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises environmental concerns due to its association with deforestation and habitat destruction.
- Includes several stabilizers like carrageenan, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term effects.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk provides a source of moisture and contributes to the creamy texture of the product. It is a common dairy ingredient with minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLK
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness and flavor. However, its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils, including coconut and palm oil, are used for texture and mouthfeel. Palm oil raises sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabiliska oljor (kokos, palm)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a structural component, providing bulk and texture. It is a common ingredient but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: VETEMJÖL
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds a rich chocolate flavor and smooth texture, enhancing the overall quality of the confectionery.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmor
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Is Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Fructose syrup is used as a sweetener, providing additional sweetness but raising concerns about high fructose intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fruktossirap
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder contributes to the protein content and creaminess of the product, but it is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver (MJÖLK)
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in achieving the desired consistency and texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides a rich chocolate flavor and is a key ingredient in chocolate products, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLKSPULVER
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat enhances the creaminess and mouthfeel of the product, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: MJÖLKFETT
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: VETESTÄRKELSE
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Reduced-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with lower fat content, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettreducerat kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like soy lecithin help blend ingredients for a smooth texture but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (SOJALECITIN, mono - och diglycerider av getabiliska fettsyror, ammoniumfosfatider)
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds add a natural nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality and appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANDLAR
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: karamelliserat socker
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan help maintain texture but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (fruktkärnmjöl, guarkärnmjöl, karragenan)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk adds creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the confectionery.
Role in formula: base
Original: HELMJÖLK
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Is Flavor Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavor Milk is used here as flavor. Milk flavoring enhances the dairy taste but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom (MJÖLK)
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: 4205505
More from this brand: Gb Glace products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , almond
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