Is Mega-Bar Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
S-Budget
Mega-Bar Milk Chocolate is a dessert from S-Budget. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerin Polyricinoleate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants and stabilizers 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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are essential for chocolate quality.
- Includes milk ingredients that contribute to creaminess and flavor.
- Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component, enhancing taste.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may indicate a highly processed product.
- Carotin as a colorant is synthetic, which detracts from overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk provides a creamy texture and flavor but is processed to remove fat, which may affect nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilch
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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 and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for consistency and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds richness but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosnussöl
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is essential for chocolate flavor and quality, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenpulver
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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 that enhances texture and mouthfeel, contributing positively to chocolate quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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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 and overall health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides flavor and texture but is processed, which may affect nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients and their health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to improve texture but are often derived from soy, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine
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Is Polyglycerin Polyricinoleate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Polyglycerin Polyricinoleate is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier may raise concerns about the overall quality and processing of the product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglycerin-Polyricinoleat
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerin Polyricinoleate
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often synthetic and may raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Carotene safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Carotin
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract is a natural flavoring that enhances taste and contributes positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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: 4246979
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Allergens detected: soy , peanut , tree nuts
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