M&M's product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is M&M's Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mars

M&M's is a dessert from Mars. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes several synthetic additives like E120 and E133, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup indicates high sweetness levels, impacting overall healthiness.

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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
  • Includes peanuts, providing a source of protein and healthy fats.
  • Milk chocolate adds creaminess and richness to the product.
  • Dextrin is used as a stabilizer, which is a common ingredient in confectionery.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Presence of multiple artificial colorants (E120, E133, E170) indicates a highly processed product.
  • Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns.
  • Includes emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.

Who should avoid this product?

This dessert may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3925432

More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Presence of multiple artificial colorants (E120, E133, E170) indicates a highly processed product.; Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: peanuts, cocoa mass, cocoa butter. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.; Includes peanuts, providing a source of protein and healthy fats.; Milk chocolate adds creaminess and richness to the product.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Mars — M&M's 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.
We detected: peanut, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Mars — M&M's has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The ingredient composition includes several synthetic additives like E120 and E133, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup indicates high sweetness levels, impacting overall healthiness. 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.
Mars — M&M's 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.

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