Is Maltesers Bunny Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars
This page reviews Maltesers Bunny by Mars as a dessert. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Icing Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes several processed ingredients such as modified milk ingredients and modified palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugars and glucose syrup further indicates a high level of processing.
Main concern
Modified palm oil raises concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
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
- Cocoa butter and cocoa mass are present, contributing to the chocolate flavor.
- Wheat flour provides structure and texture to the product.
Concerns
- Modified palm oil raises concerns due to its processing and potential health implications.
- High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and icing sugar indicates excessive sweetness.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugars
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Is Malted Barley Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malted Barley Extract is used here as flavor. Malted barley extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malted barley extract
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Icing Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Icing Sugar is used here as sweetener. Icing sugar is a finely powdered sugar that adds sweetness but is highly processed, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: icing sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Modified Milk Ingredients safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Milk Ingredients is used here as base. Modified milk ingredients are processed dairy components that may raise concerns regarding their quality and processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: modified milk ingredients
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Milk Ingredients
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Is Modified Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Palm Oil is used here as base. Modified palm oil is a processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: modified palm oil
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's creamy texture and chocolate flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides rich chocolate flavor and color, indicating quality cocoa content.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Modified Shea Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Shea Oil is used here as base. Modified shea oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns about its processing and quality compared to natural fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: modified shea oil
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is a protein that provides elasticity but may be problematic for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety perceptions.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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Is Potassium Bicarbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potassium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Potassium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps create a light texture but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: potassium bicarbonate
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Is Flavour safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavour is used here as flavor. Flavour is a vague term that may refer to artificial or natural flavoring agents, raising concerns about transparency and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavour
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: 3241927
More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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