Is Mega Choco's Amandel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gwoon
Mega Choco's Amandel is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Gwoon. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Emulsifier E471 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers (E322, E476) which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk and almonds indicates some natural components but overall processing is significant.
Main concern
High in processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup, raising concerns about quality.
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 almonds, providing some natural nut benefits.
- Includes natural vanilla extract, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High in processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup, raising concerns about quality.
- Contains multiple emulsifiers (E322, E476) which may indicate a highly processed composition.
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 snack.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a source of calcium and protein while being lower in fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magere MELK
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and cocoa butter, which are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 30% melkchocolade (suiker, cacaoboter)
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate is included for its protein content but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: wei-eiwitconcentraat (MELK)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructosestroop
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: AMANDELEN
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as fat. Coconut fat is used for texture but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kokosvet
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's calorie content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that provides protein but lacks the benefits of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere MELKPOEDER
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this snack?
Bad
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: E471
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Is Stabilizer safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum are used to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator: johannesbroodpitmeel/guarpitmeel
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: 4202719
More from this brand: Gwoon products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , almonds
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