Is Daim Småbiter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Freia
Daim Småbiter is a dessert from Freia. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Palm Oil, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm oil, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives and soy lecithin also indicates potential allergens.
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 almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a natural fat contributing to texture.
- Uses lecithin as an emulsifier, which is a common food ingredient.
- The presence of skimmed milk powder adds creaminess without high fat content.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental concerns.
- Contains milk derivatives, posing allergen risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Includes malt extract from barley, which may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. 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: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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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, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Corn safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn is used here as base. Corn is a versatile ingredient that can be processed in various ways, but its quality can vary depending on the processing methods used.
Role in formula: base
Original: mais
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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 product that may not suit those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMETMELKPULVER
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises environmental concerns due to deforestation and habitat destruction associated with its production.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmeolje
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein and creaminess but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (MELK)
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the product but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: MELKEFETT
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANDLER (1,2 %)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed dairy product that may not suit those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukret kondensert SKUMMETMELK
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the product, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Emulsifiers Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture, but they are processed ingredients that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (lecitiner (inneholder (SOYA)
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Is Malt Extract From Barley safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malt Extract From Barley is used here as flavor. Malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals due to its barley origin.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: maltekstrakt (fra BYGG)
Read the full ingredient profile for Malt Extract From Barley
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic or processed, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey products add creaminess and protein but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: myseprodukt (MELK)
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: 4094054
More from this brand: Freia products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , gluten
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