Is Mega Bar Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
S-Budget
This page reviews Mega Bar Chocolate by S-Budget as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate and vanilla-flavored ice cream, with ingredients like sugar and cocoa mass. However, the presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which is a processed ingredient that 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 good quality ingredients contributing to the chocolate flavor.
- Includes vanilla extract, adding a natural flavor component to the product.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, which are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Reconstituted Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reconstituted Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Reconstituted skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient in the ice cream, providing a creamy texture but is a processed form of milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: rekonstituirano obrano mlijeko
Read the full ingredient profile for Reconstituted Skimmed Milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in both the chocolate and ice cream, contributing to the overall flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: šećer
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is included for texture and mouthfeel, but it is a processed fat that may raise health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosovo ulje
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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 excessive sweetness and raises concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukozni sirup
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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 protein and creaminess but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: sirutka u prahu (mlijeko)
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder is used for creaminess in the chocolate, but it is a processed form of milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: obrano mlijeko u prahu
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Is Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are synthetic and raise concerns about their health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: mono - i digliceridi masnih kiselina
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Stabilizers Carob Seed Flour Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers Carob Seed Flour Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. These stabilizers help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that may not be necessary in simpler formulations.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizatori: brašno sjemenke rogača, guar guma
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but can be synthetic, raising concerns about their origin and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arome
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Is Colorant Carotenoids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Colorant Carotenoids is used here as colorant. Carotenoids are natural colorants used for visual appeal but are still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: bojilo: karoteni
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing rich flavor and is a natural product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaova masa
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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, contributing to the smooth texture of chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaov maslac
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ekstrakt vanilije
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: 3798404
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , peanuts , tree nuts
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