Is Mini Eggs Daim Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
Mini Eggs Daim is a dessert from Marabou. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm fat and artificial flavors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Contains palm fat, raising sustainability concerns due to deforestation issues.
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 almond (0.2%), providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter, a good quality fat that contributes to texture.
- Uses milk-derived ingredients like whey powder, enhancing creaminess.
Concerns
- Contains palm fat, raising sustainability concerns due to deforestation issues.
- Includes multiple emulsifiers (E442, E6476), which may raise questions about processing.
- Presence of sugar and sweetened condensed skim milk indicates high sweetness and processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk provides a creamy base and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mjölk
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about high sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and is a key ingredient in confectionery, indicating quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a high-quality fat that contributes to smooth texture and mouthfeel in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats, including palm and shea, are used for texture but raise concerns about health and sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabiliska fetter (palm, shea)
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E442, E6476) help blend ingredients but may indicate a higher level of processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (E442, 6476, sojalecitiner)
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Is Almond safe in this dessert?
Good
Almond is used here as natural_extract. Almonds provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mandel (0,2 %)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk is used here as sweetener. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but is highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sockrad kondenserad skummjölk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are included to enhance taste but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromer
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds creaminess and protein, enhancing the product's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver (mjölk)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to creaminess and flavor, indicating a dairy-rich composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummjölkspulver
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: smörfett
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Good
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product enhances texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: vassleprodukt (mjölk)
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: 4091697
More from this brand: Marabou products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: almond , milk
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