Is Milky Way Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milky Way
Milky Way is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Milky Way. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, along with milk powder and cocoa butter. The presence of palm fat and whey permeate raises quality concerns due to their processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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, which is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to a smooth texture.
- Includes milk powder, providing a creamy flavor and texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Contains palm fat, which is often associated with environmental concerns and is a processed ingredient.
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 dessert.
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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 but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucker
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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 texture but raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor to the product, providing some nutritional benefits without the fat content of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: magermilchpulver
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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 that contributes to the smooth texture and rich flavor of chocolate, enhancing the overall quality of the confection.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaobutter
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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, used for flavor and texture, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: molkepermeat (milch)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient often linked to environmental issues and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmfett
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation; its presence indicates a balance in taste but raises sodium intake concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salz
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder is used for texture and stability, but its processed form raises some quality concerns compared to fresh ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: hühnerei-trockeneiweiss
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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 its processed nature may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sojalecithin
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: 3925395
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy
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