Is Mintkrokant Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
Mintkrokant is a dessert from Marabou. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Whey Powder, Palm Oil.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as palm oil and whey powder, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
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 cocoa beans and provide a chocolate base.
- Includes almonds, adding a nutty flavor and texture to the product.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its consumption.
- Whey powder and skimmed milk powder indicate dairy content, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
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 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 concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker
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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, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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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 contributes to the chocolate flavor and color, indicating a quality chocolate base.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Bad
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may raise concerns for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver (MJÖLK)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a controversial ingredient due to environmental concerns and potential health risks associated with its consumption.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmolja
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Bad
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLKSPULVER
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat is a dairy fat that contributes to the creaminess of the product but raises concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: SMÖRFETT
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Bad
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product is another dairy ingredient that may pose issues for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: vassleprodukt (MJÖLK)
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Is Almond safe in this dessert?
Good
Almond is used here as base. Almonds provide a natural source of flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANDEL
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as sweetener. Sweetened condensed skimmed milk is a processed dairy product that adds sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sockrad kondenserad SKUMMJÖLK
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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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 is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (SOJALECITINER)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as buffer. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance the taste but may include artificial components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromer
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: 4091899
More from this brand: Marabou products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , almond
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