Is Milky Way Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milky Way
Milky Way's Milky Way is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, raising concerns about high sweetness and processed content. The presence of palm fat and emulsifier soy lecithin indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality 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 skimmed milk powder, providing some dairy content.
- Cocoa butter and cocoa mass contribute to the chocolate flavor.
- Barley malt extract adds a unique taste profile.
- Egg white powder can enhance texture and stability.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with sustainability issues.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Presence of whey permeate indicates use of dairy byproducts.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose syrup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides dairy content and contributes to the creaminess of the product, indicating some nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skimmed milk powder
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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 and rich flavor of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides the chocolate flavor, indicating a quality chocolate component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocoa mass
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil used for texture and moisture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sunflower oil
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact and is often associated with health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm fat
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a byproduct of cheese production, adding some dairy content but also indicating the use of processed ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey permeate (milk)
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the product, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk fat
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds a unique flavor profile and sweetness, indicating a natural ingredient that enhances the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Barley malt extract
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, indicating a common ingredient in chocolate products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier: soy lecithin
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg White Powder is used here as stabilizer. Egg white powder acts as a stabilizer and can enhance texture, indicating a quality ingredient that contributes to the product's structure.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Egg white powder
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: 3925306
More from this brand: Milky Way products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , egg
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