Is Maltesers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars Wrigley
Maltesers is a dessert from Mars Wrigley. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Maltesers contain several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and raising agents indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 butter, which is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to texture.
- Whey permeate and whey powder provide dairy content, enhancing flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Palm fat and palm kernel fat are used, which are associated with environmental concerns.
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.
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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 but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a dairy product used for creaminess and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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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 from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor, indicating a higher quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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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 that can contribute to high sugar levels and raises health concerns.
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 is made from ground cocoa beans, providing rich chocolate flavor and quality, indicating a good ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm 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 enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient with some 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 Soya Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive with mixed quality implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492)
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is a processed fat associated with environmental concerns, impacting the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
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 processed and may raise gluten-related concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is E341 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E341 is used here as raising agent. E341 is a phosphate-based raising agent that can be synthetic, raising concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agents (E341, E501, E500)
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Is E501 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E501 is used here as raising agent. E501 is a potassium-based raising agent that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agents (E341, E501, E500)
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Is E500 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E500 is used here as raising agent. E500 is a sodium-based raising agent that is synthetic, contributing to concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: raising 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 provides elasticity but is a processed ingredient that may raise gluten-related 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 enhances flavor and texture but is a processed dairy ingredient with some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor and is generally safe in moderation, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Pectins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pectins is used here as glazing agent. Pectins are natural gelling agents used for glazing, but their processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: glazing agent
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: 3925436
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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