Is Galaxy Smooth Milk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars
Galaxy Smooth Milk 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 Sugar, Palm Fat affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm fat, which raise concerns about high sugar content and the use of palm oil. The presence of emulsifier soya lecithin is common in processed chocolates.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 essential for chocolate texture and flavor.
- Whey permeate adds creaminess, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Palm fat is present, which may raise sustainability concerns related to palm oil production.
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.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate. Its high content raises concerns about health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides dairy flavor and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may lack some nutrients found in whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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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, essential for chocolate's smooth texture and mouthfeel, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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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 quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a byproduct of cheese production that adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient with less nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey permeate (milk)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact and is often criticized for health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, but it is a processed additive that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soya lecithin)
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: 3925441
More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , soy
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