Is Maltesers Biscuits Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Maltesers
Maltesers Biscuits is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Maltesers. 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 Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate and wheat flour, but also contains palm fat and multiple raising agents. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed ingredient with sustainability 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 milk chocolate, providing a familiar taste and texture.
- Includes wheat flour, a common ingredient that adds structure.
- Dried whole milk contributes to creaminess and flavor.
- Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with sustainability concerns.
- Multiple raising agents like sodium bicarbonate may indicate processing.
- Presence of glucose syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
- Whey powder from milk may pose issues for lactose-sensitive individuals.
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 snack.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and flavor, but contains sugar and palm fat, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk chocolate 45% (Sugar, Cocoa butter, Skimmed milk powder, Cocoa mass, Lactose and protein from Whey (Milk), Palm fat, Whey powder (Milk) Milk fat, Emulsifier (Soya lecithin, E476) Vanilla extract)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient that provides structure and texture to baked goods, generally considered safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour (Wheat flour, Calcium carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability and health concerns due to its high saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm fat
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose syrup
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as thickener. Raising agents like sodium bicarbonate are used for leavening but indicate a level of processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Raising agents (Sodium bicarbonate, Ammonium bicarbonate)
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: 3951164
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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