Is Marabou Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez International
Marabou Milk Chocolate is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Mondelez International. 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, Aroma affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, which are common in chocolate, but also contains whey powder and skimmed milk powder, raising concerns about dairy processing. The presence of emulsifiers like soy lecithin indicates some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness 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
- Contains cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of chocolate.
- Includes cocoa mass, providing the characteristic chocolate flavor and some beneficial compounds.
- Whey powder adds creaminess and enhances the overall mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Contains emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which are processed ingredients that may not appeal to all consumers.
- Presence of skimmed milk powder indicates processing, which may detract from the perception of quality.
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 common sweetener in chocolate, contributing to its sweetness but raising concerns about excessive consumption and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sokeri
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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 smooth texture and mouthfeel of chocolate, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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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 the rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomassa
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as emulsifier. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds creaminess but indicates processing, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Süßmolkenpulver (aus Milch)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns for those seeking minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermichpulver
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat contributes to the richness and flavor of the chocolate but is a processed ingredient, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Sajalecithin)
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Is Aroma safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to artificial or natural flavoring agents, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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: 4092525
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , nuts , wheat
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