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Is Dark Chocolate Mini Rice Cakes Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Marks And Spencer

This page reviews Dark Chocolate Mini Rice Cakes by Marks And Spencer as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes dark chocolate (60%) with cocoa mass and sugar, and rice cakes (40%) made from corn and brown rice. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate quality concerns.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes dark chocolate (60%) with cocoa mass and sugar, and rice cakes (40%) made from corn and brown rice. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate quality concerns.

Main concern

High sugar content from dark chocolate may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.

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 dark chocolate, which provides a rich flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
  • Rice cakes made from corn and brown rice offer a gluten-free option.
  • Vegetarian-friendly, appealing to a wider audience.
  • No artificial colors or flavors detected, indicating a more natural composition.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from dark chocolate may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
  • Soya lecithin as an emulsifier is a processed ingredient, which may not appeal to all consumers.
  • Contains vanilla flavoring, which may be synthetic and raises quality concerns.
  • Not suitable for individuals with a milk allergy, limiting its consumer base.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 3574325

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Marks And Spencer — Dark Chocolate Mini Rice Cakes has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, corn. See the Ingredients section above.
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The composition includes dark chocolate (60%) with cocoa mass and sugar, and rice cakes (40%) made from corn and brown rice. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Marks And Spencer — Dark Chocolate Mini Rice Cakes has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Marks And Spencer products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains dark chocolate, which provides a rich flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.; Rice cakes made from corn and brown rice offer a gluten-free option.; Vegetarian-friendly, appealing to a wider audience.. See the Pros section above.
Yes. Marks And Spencer — Dark Chocolate Mini Rice Cakes has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from dark chocolate may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.; Soya lecithin as an emulsifier is a processed ingredient, which may not appeal to all consumers.; Contains vanilla flavoring, which may be synthetic and raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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