Is Lys Melk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta
This page reviews Lys Melk by Cloetta 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, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, but also contains several processed ingredients like whey powder and emulsifiers. This raises concerns about overall quality and safety.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that 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
- Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of the chocolate.
- Contains cocoa mass, which provides a rich chocolate flavor and is a key ingredient in chocolate production.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Whey powder is a dairy derivative that may pose issues for those with lactose intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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.
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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 chocolate, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 to the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: helmelkpulver
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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 is essential for chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse¹
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat, including palm and shea, is used for texture but raises concerns due to the presence of palm oil, which has environmental implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk fett (palme, shea)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein but may cause issues for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (sojalecithin)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma, including vanillin, is an artificial flavoring that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma (bl.a. vanillin)
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: 4054183
More from this brand: Cloetta products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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