Is Marabou Lacrits, Hallon & Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez
Mondelez's Marabou Lacrits, Hallon & Caramel is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Aroma Salmiak, E901, E401.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The product contains several synthetic additives such as E401 (gelling agent) and E163 (colorant), which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives also indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Contains multiple synthetic additives like E401 and E163, indicating a highly processed composition.
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 raspberry puree (0.9%), providing a fruit component that adds flavor.
- Includes cocoa butter and cocoa mass, which are essential for chocolate quality.
Concerns
- Contains multiple synthetic additives like E401 and E163, indicating a highly processed composition.
- Whey powder and skimmed milk powder raise allergen concerns for those with dairy sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to provide sweetness in this chocolate product, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker
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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, essential for the texture and mouthfeel of chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a key ingredient in chocolate production.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that adds creaminess but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver (MJÖLK)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder enhances creaminess and flavor but raises allergen concerns for dairy-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLKSPULVER
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat adds richness and flavor to the chocolate but is a dairy product, raising allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: SMÖRFETT
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product is derived from milk and contributes to texture but may cause issues for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: vassleprodukt (MJÖLK)
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Is Raspberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Raspberry Puree is used here as flavor. Raspberry puree adds a natural fruit flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hallonpuré (0,9 %)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and blend ingredients, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety perceptions.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (SOJALECITINER)
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Is Apple safe in this dessert?
Good
Apple is used here as flavor. Apple adds a natural flavor component, contributing to the overall taste complexity of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: äpple
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Is Aroma Salmiak safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aroma Salmiak is used here as flavor. Salmiak aroma is a synthetic flavoring that may raise concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arom (salmiak)
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextros
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stärkelse
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Is Pineapple Fiber safe in this dessert?
Good
Pineapple Fiber is used here as fiber. Pineapple fiber adds texture and may contribute to dietary fiber content, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: ananasfiber
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as surfactant. Sunflower oil is used for coating and texture but is a processed oil that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: solrosolja
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Is E901 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E901 is used here as coating agent. E901 is a synthetic coating agent that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: E901
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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Is E401 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E401 is used here as gelling agent. E401 is a synthetic gelling agent that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: geleringsmedel (E401)
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Is E163 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E163 is used here as colorant. E163 is an artificial colorant that raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämnen (E163)
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Is E153 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämnen (E153)
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Is E341 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E341 is used here as stabilizer. E341 is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E341)
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Extract is used here as flavor. Licorice extract adds a distinct flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lakritsextrakt
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Is E330 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 is a synthetic acidulant used to adjust acidity, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E330)
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: 4091401
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts , wheat
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