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Is Dark Maltesers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mars

Dark Maltesers is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Mars. 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 Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat, Palm Kernel Oil affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial additives further impacts the safety assessment.

Main concern

Includes palm oil and palm kernel oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health.

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 powder and skimmed milk powder, which provide some nutritional value.
  • Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Includes palm oil and palm kernel oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health.
  • Presence of glucose syrup and sugar indicates high processing and potential health risks.

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 dessert.

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: 3925279

More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , wheat

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

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The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial additives further impacts the safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Includes palm oil and palm kernel oil, raising concerns about sustainability and health.; Presence of glucose syrup and sugar indicates high processing and potential health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Mars — Dark Maltesers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa powder and skimmed milk powder, which provide some nutritional value.; Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
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.
Mars — Dark Maltesers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mars products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Mars products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: salt. See the Ingredients section above.

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