Is Mars Snacksize Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars
Mars's Mars Snacksize Bars is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary sweeteners, alongside several processed ingredients like palm fat and whey permeate. These raise concerns about overall quality and health implications.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup 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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from cocoa beans and provide flavor.
- Includes skimmed milk powder, contributing to a creamy texture and taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of palm fat, a processed ingredient, raises sustainability and health concerns.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to texture and mouthfeel, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides chocolate flavor, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a refined oil used for texture, but its processing raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a byproduct of cheese production, adding dairy flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey permeate (milk)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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Is Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Fat-reduced cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with less fat, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fat-reduced cocoa powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soya lecithin)
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder adds protein and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for egg allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg white powder
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: 3925439
More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: peanut , other nuts
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