Is Milky Way Crispy Rolls Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milky Way
This page reviews Milky Way Crispy Rolls by Milky Way as a snack. 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, Palm Kernel Fat, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm kernel fat, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E476 also indicate moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 butter and cocoa mass, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Includes vanilla extract, a natural flavoring that enhances the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Presence of palm kernel fat and palm fat, which are associated with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
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 of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is a processed fat that raises concerns due to its association with health issues and environmental impact from palm oil production.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm kernel fat
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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 a refined grain, which may have lower nutritional value compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a dairy ingredient that adds creaminess but is processed and lacks the fat content of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose (milk)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's texture and flavor without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides rich chocolate flavor, considered a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those monitoring fat intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E476 help blend ingredients but are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns, similar to palm kernel fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Fat-reduced cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with less fat but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fat-reduced cocoa powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor and is generally safe in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract is a natural flavoring that enhances the taste profile of the product without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract
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: 4031317
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , hazelnuts
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