Is Milky Way 6 Pack Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milky Way
This page reviews Milky Way 6 Pack by Milky Way 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: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate (39%) and a light whipped center (60%) with several processed ingredients. Concerns arise from palm fat and glucose syrup, indicating a moderately processed product.
Main concern
Contains palm fat, raising sustainability and health concerns.
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 milk chocolate, providing a familiar taste and texture.
- Light whipped center offers a unique texture contrast.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a natural fat source.
- Uses lecithin as an emulsifier, which is a common food ingredient.
Concerns
- Contains palm fat, raising sustainability and health concerns.
- Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener with potential health implications.
- Presence of powdered egg white may raise allergen concerns.
- May contain peanuts and other nuts, posing risks for those with allergies.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides flavor and texture but contains added sugars and fats, raising moderate concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: chocolat au lait
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Is Light Whipped Center safe in this dessert?
Medium
Light Whipped Center is used here as base. The light whipped center contributes to the product's texture but includes processed ingredients like glucose syrup and powdered egg white.
Role in formula: base
Original: coeur fouetté léger
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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 lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and protein but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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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 derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture of chocolate without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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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 flavor and antioxidants, and is generally considered a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common vegetable oil used for texture but is refined, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a controversial ingredient due to environmental concerns and potential health implications associated with its consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisse de palme
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a dairy byproduct that adds flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: perméat de lactosérum (lait)
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Is Lactic Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactic Fat is used here as base. Lactic fat is derived from milk and contributes to creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse lactique (lait)
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor complexity but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de malt d'orge
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in many foods, contributing to overall taste without significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithine de soja)
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Is Powdered Egg White safe in this dessert?
Medium
Powdered Egg White is used here as base. Powdered egg white adds protein and texture but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to eggs.
Role in formula: base
Original: blanc d'oeuf en poudre
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: 3925315
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Allergens detected: peanut
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