Is Marabou Pistachio Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
Marabou's Marabou Pistachio is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and whey powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavors further indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a 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 pistachio nuts, providing a unique flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter and cocoa mass, which are essential for chocolate quality.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Whey powder and skimmed milk powder indicate dairy processing, which may not suit all diets.
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 a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content in processed foods.
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 chocolate texture and quality.
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 is made from ground cocoa beans, providing rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
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 byproduct used for texture and protein content, but its processing raises quality concerns.
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 adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLKSPULVER
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat contributes to the creaminess of chocolate but is a processed dairy fat that raises quality 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 used for texture, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vassleprodukt (MJÖLK)
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Is Pistachio Nuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Pistachio Nuts is used here as base. Pistachio nuts add flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: PISTAGENÖTTER (2%)
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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 raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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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 stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (SOJALECITINER)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in chocolate, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are used to enhance taste but raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromer
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common fat used in chocolate, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: solrosolja
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: 4091406
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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