Is Maltesers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars Food
Maltesers is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Mars Food. 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, Glucose Syrup, Emulsifiers affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Maltesers contain sugar and skimmed milk powder, but also include several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers. This mix raises quality concerns due to synthetic additives.
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 skimmed milk powder, providing some dairy content.
- Vegetarian-friendly, suitable for those avoiding meat.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes emulsifiers like E492, which are synthetic and may raise quality issues.
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 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 Maltesers, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds dairy content and flavor, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that increases the product's sugar content, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Palm Fat is used here as emulsifier. Palm fat is used for texture and stability but raises concerns due to its processed nature and environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: pam fat
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a dairy byproduct that adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey permeate (milk)
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like E492 are synthetic additives that help maintain texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (scra lecithin, E492)
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as emulsifier. Palm kernel fat is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processed nature and environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm kernel fat
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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 is a processed grain that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat four
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents like E341, E501, and E500 are synthetic additives that help with texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: raising agents (E341, E501, E500)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten adds texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder (milk)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Glazing Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Agent is used here as coating. Pectins are used as a glazing agent to improve appearance but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: glazing agent (pectins)
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: 3925437
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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