Is More To Share! White New Maltesers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars
This page reviews More To Share! White New Maltesers by Mars as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: 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 sugar content. Emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E476 are present, indicating 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 natural vanilla flavoring, which enhances taste without artificial additives.
- Suitable for vegetarians, indicating no meat-derived ingredients.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of palm fat and palm kernel fat may indicate unsustainable sourcing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but raises concerns due to its high content, contributing to potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, used for texture and flavor. While it is a natural ingredient, it is still a fat that contributes to calorie density.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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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 high sugar content and raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product, which may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole milk powder
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract is used for flavoring and sweetness, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley mail extract
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides dairy flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct used for texture and protein content, but it may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder (milk)
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a saturated fat that raises health concerns and is often linked to unsustainable agricultural practices.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is another saturated fat that raises similar health and sustainability concerns as palm fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm kemel fat
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient providing structure but may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as emulsifier. Raising agents (E341, E501, E500) are used for texture but are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: raising agents (E341, E501, E500)
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476) help blend ingredients but are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is used for texture but may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Glazing Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Agent is used here as coating. Gum arabic is used as a glazing agent to improve appearance but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: coating
Original: glazing agent (gum arabic)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavouring safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavoring enhances taste without artificial additives, contributing positively to the product's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural vanilla flavouring
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Vanilla Flavouring
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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, and it is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 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: 3925446
More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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