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Is Malteasers Dark Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Maltesers

Malteasers Dark is a dessert from Maltesers. 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 Palm Fat, Palm Kernel Fat, Palm Kernel Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, palm fat and palm kernel oil are present, indicating the use of palm derivatives, which raises sustainability issues.

Main concern

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

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 cocoa beans and provide a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Includes natural vanilla flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Presence of palm fat and palm kernel oil raises sustainability concerns related to palm oil production.

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: 3925275

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Allergens detected: milk , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from cocoa beans and provide a rich chocolate flavor.; Includes natural vanilla flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Presence of palm fat and palm kernel oil raises sustainability concerns related to palm oil production.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, palm fat and palm kernel oil are present, indicating the use of palm derivatives, which raises sustainability issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa mass, barley malt extract, fat-reduced cocoa powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Maltesers — Malteasers Dark 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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