Lätkäliiga product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Lätkäliiga Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Malaco

This page reviews Lätkäliiga by Malaco as a dessert. 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, Glucose Syrup, Ammonium Chloride.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are common in confectionery but raise concerns about high sugar content. The presence of ammonium chloride and gelatin indicates a processed product with mixed quality implications.

Main concern

High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 licorice extract, which adds a natural flavor component to the product.
  • The use of carnauba wax as a coating agent helps maintain product freshness and appearance.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Ammonium chloride is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its processing.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

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

  • 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 product but raises concerns about high sugar intake.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sokeri

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: glukoosisiirappi

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glucose Syrup

  • Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability in the product, but its processing raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: muunnettu tärkkelys

    Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Starch

  • Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Gelatin is used here as emulsifier. Gelatin is a common emulsifier that helps maintain product consistency, but it is derived from animal sources, which may not suit all dietary preferences.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: liivate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Gelatin

  • Is Ammonium Chloride safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    Ammonium Chloride is used here as flavor. Ammonium chloride is used for its flavoring properties but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns due to its processing.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ammoniumkloridi 4,6%

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ammonium Chloride

  • Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?

    Good

    Licorice Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice extract provides a natural flavor and is a key ingredient in traditional licorice products, contributing positively to the flavor profile.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: lakritsiuute

    Read the full ingredient profile for Licorice Extract

  • Is Color E153 safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    Color E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product, indicating a processed composition.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: väri (E153)

  • Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance the taste of the product, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: luontainen aromi

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavor

  • Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Carnauba Wax is used here as coating agent. Carnauba wax is used as a coating agent to improve appearance and shelf life, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.

    Role in formula: coating agent

    Original: pintakäsittelyaine (karnaubavaha)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carnauba Wax

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: 4036826

More from this brand: Malaco products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are common in confectionery but raise concerns about high sugar content. The presence of ammonium chloride and gelatin indicates a processed product with mixed quality implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Malaco — Lätkäliiga 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: licorice extract. See the Ingredients section above.
Malaco — Lätkäliiga has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
Browse Malaco products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Malaco — Lätkäliiga has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Malaco products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains licorice extract, which adds a natural flavor component to the product.; The use of carnauba wax as a coating agent helps maintain product freshness and appearance.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Ammonium chloride is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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