Is M Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Freia
This page reviews M by Freia as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Flavouring.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, both of which are highly processed sweeteners. Additionally, artificial colors E153, E133, and E172 raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
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 roasted peanuts, providing a natural source of flavor and texture.
- Cocoa butter and cocoa mass contribute to the chocolate's rich taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of artificial colors E153, E133, and E172 indicates synthetic additives.
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 product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts provide a natural flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted PEANUTS
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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 raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole ILK 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, contributing to the smooth texture and rich flavor of the chocolate.
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, providing the chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds found in cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as emulsifier. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the mixture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: gum arabic
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as glazing agent. Beeswax is a natural glazing agent that provides a shiny finish but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: beeswax
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Is Soya Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture but are derived from soy, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOYA lecithins
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Flavouring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may indicate artificial or synthetic flavoring agents, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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Is E153 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is a synthetic colorant that may raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (E153, E133, E172)
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Is E133 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E133 is used here as colorant. E133 is a synthetic colorant that can raise concerns about the use of artificial colors in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (E153, E133, E172)
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Is E172 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E172 is used here as colorant. E172 is a synthetic colorant that may raise concerns regarding the safety and transparency of food coloring agents.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (E153, E133, E172)
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: 4091964
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy
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