Is Milk Chocolaty Clusters Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Omg's Candy
This page reviews Milk Chocolaty Clusters by Omg's Candy as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Fructose.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup, indicating significant processing and raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils are highly processed and raise health concerns due to trans fats.
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, which provide some nutritional benefits and texture.
- Includes honey, a natural sweetener that may offer some flavor complexity.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils are highly processed and raise health concerns due to trans fats.
- High fructose corn syrup is a synthetic sweetener linked to various health issues.
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 snack and why it matters.
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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 but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns related to heart disease.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: almonds
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat dry milk
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Is Cocoa safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds rich flavor and some antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa
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Is Corn Meal safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Meal is used here as base. Corn meal is a processed grain that adds texture but may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: corn meal
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is refined and may lack fiber.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Molasses safe in this snack?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and some minerals but is still a form of sugar and should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that is less processed than hydrogenated oils but still raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower and/or canola oil
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess, particularly from processed sources.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a common allergen and may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter
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Is Brown Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar syrup is a concentrated form of sugar that contributes to sweetness but adds no nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar syrup
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which is a common allergen.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Glyceryl Lacto Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Glyceryl Lacto Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about its processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: glyceryl lacto esters of fatty acids
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that may offer some flavor complexity and potential health benefits compared to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health risks associated with high sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps with texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortification. Calcium carbonate is used for fortification but is a synthetic compound that may not be well absorbed by the body.
Role in formula: fortification
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess, particularly from processed sources.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Trisodium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Trisodium Phosphate is used here as processing aid. Trisodium phosphate is a synthetic processing aid that raises concerns about its safety and potential health effects.
Role in formula: processing aid
Original: trisodium phosphate
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health issues, including obesity.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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: 3477454
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Allergens detected: almonds , milk , soy , wheat
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