Is Moments Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ferrero Rocher
Moments is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Ferrero Rocher. 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, Palmolein, Refined Salseed Fat affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm oil, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier lecithin and refined fats further indicates a processed nature, impacting overall safety and quality.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and 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 hazelnuts, which provide a natural flavor and texture.
- Low fat cocoa powder adds a chocolate flavor without excessive fat content.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Presence of palm oil and refined fats indicates a highly processed composition.
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 snack.
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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 Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides dairy content and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIMMED MILK POWDER (11.5%)
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts add natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: HAZELNUTS (10.9%)
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Is Palmolein safe in this snack?
Bad
Palmolein is used here as emulsifier. Palmolein is a refined fat that raises concerns due to its processing and potential health implications associated with palm oil.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PALMOLEIN
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Is Refined Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Refined Wheat Flour is used here as base. Refined wheat flour is a processed ingredient that contributes to texture but lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: REFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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Is Refined Salseed Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Refined Salseed Fat is used here as emulsifier. Refined salseed fat is a processed fat that may raise concerns regarding its health implications and processing methods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: REFINED SALSEED FAT
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor while reducing fat content, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: LOW FAT COCOA POWDER (5%)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PALM OIL
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is a processed ingredient used for texture but lacks nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: WHEAT STARCH
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Is Sunflower Seed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Seed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower seed oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns due to processing but is generally considered a better option than saturated fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SUNFLOWERSEED OIL (HIGH OLEIC ACID)
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate adds protein content but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise concerns for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSIFIER (LECITHIN - INS 322)
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Is Powdered Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Powdered Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Powdered barley malt extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: POWDERED BARLEY MALT EXTRACT
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents are used to create texture but are processed additives that may raise concerns about their effects on health.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: RAISING AGENTS (INS 503ii, INS 500ii)
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Is Nature Identical Flavouring Substances safe in this snack?
Bad
Nature Identical Flavouring Substances is used here as flavor. Nature-identical flavoring substances are synthetic additives that may raise concerns about their safety and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURE-IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES
Read the full ingredient profile for Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt is added for flavor and to provide iodine, which is beneficial for health when consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: IODIZED SALT
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: 4116473
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk , wheat
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