Is M&S Extremely Chocolate Double Chocolate Mini Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marks Spencer
M&S Extremely Chocolate Double Chocolate Mini is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Marks Spencer. 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, Glycerol affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients such as sugar and wheat flour, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers like soya lecithin indicates a degree of processing.
Main concern
High sugar content 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 milk chocolate, which provides a rich flavor profile.
- Includes dark chocolate, adding depth and complexity to taste.
- Uses butter, which can enhance texture and mouthfeel.
- Contains egg, contributing to the overall structure and richness.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Wheat flour may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Presence of emulsifiers like soya lecithin indicates processing.
- Includes humectant glycerol, which is a synthetic additive.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides a sweet and creamy base for the product, but its high sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Chocolate (50%) (Sugar Cocoa Butter Cocoa Mass Dried Skimmed Milk Milk Fat Lactose (Milk) Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that contributes to the sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a structural component, but it may pose issues for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheatflour
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and enhances the texture of the product, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (Milk)
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate adds depth to the flavor profile, but its sugar content may still raise concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dark Chocolate (2.5%) (Cocoa Mass Sugar Cocoa Butter Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder)
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol is a synthetic humectant used to retain moisture, which raises concerns about the presence of synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Humectant: Glycerol
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: 3674118
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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