Is Daim Kex Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Daim
This page reviews Daim Kex by Daim as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives and emulsifiers also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
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 and cocoa mass, which are derived from cocoa beans, indicating some natural components.
- Includes almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
- Glucose syrup and sugar are included, indicating high levels of processed sugars that may affect overall quality.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the snack. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: HVETEMEL
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture but is associated with environmental concerns and health implications due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmeolje
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the creamy texture and flavor of the product without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: TØRRMELK
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Ammonium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium carbonates are used as leavening agents to help the product rise, but they are synthetic and may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: ammoniumkarbonater
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonates serve as a leavening agent, contributing to the texture but are synthetic and may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: natriumkarbonater
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Is Diphosphates safe in this snack?
Medium
Diphosphates is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphates are used as leavening agents, helping to create a light texture, but they are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: difosfater
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMETMELKPULVER
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Is Flavorings safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product, as their exact composition is not disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition and flavor of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANDLER
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Is Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: MELKEFETT
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Is Whey Product safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: myseprodukt
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Is Oat Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Flakes is used here as base. Oat flakes provide fiber and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition and offering some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: HAVREFLAK
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed skimmed milk is a processed dairy product with added sugars, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukret kondensert SKUMMETMELK
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like soy lecithins and sunflower lecithins help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is a dairy product that may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: SMØR
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Is Coloring Agents safe in this snack?
Bad
Coloring Agents is used here as colorant. Coloring agents like carotenoids are synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff
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Is Surface Treatment Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agents is used here as other. Surface treatment agents like gum arabic and shellac are used for coating but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: other
Original: overflatebehandlingsmidler
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: 4090912
More from this brand: Daim products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , almond , egg
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