Is Maltesers Biscuits Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Maltesers
Maltesers Biscuits is a snack 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 Oil, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate (45%) with several processed ingredients like palm oil and glucose syrup. These raise concerns about quality and processing levels.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.
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, providing a familiar flavor profile that many consumers enjoy.
- Includes enriched wheat flour, which adds some nutritional value through added vitamins and minerals.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.
- High levels of processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers may indicate a less natural product.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack 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 snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and palm oil, raising concerns about health and sustainability.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chocolat au lait (45%)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient, contributing to texture and structure, and is enriched with nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé enrichie
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is used for texture and stability but raises significant environmental and health concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: graisse de palme
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup adds sweetness and moisture but is a highly processed ingredient that can contribute to health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre de lactosérum (lait)
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is used for leavening, helping the biscuits rise, but contains sodium bicarbonate which can be a concern in excess.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudres à lever (bicarbonate de sodium, bicarbonate d'ammonium)
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: 3951127
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , nuts
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