Is Oreo Chocolate Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
This page reviews Oreo Chocolate Bar by Marabou as a dessert. Its current score is 58/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Vegetable Fats, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Flavors.
58 / 100
Why score is 58
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and vegetable fats, raising quality concerns. The presence of whey powder and skimmed milk powder indicates dairy content, which may affect some consumers.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content 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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients contributing to chocolate flavor.
- Includes whey powder, providing some dairy protein, which may appeal to certain consumers.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content and health implications.
- Vegetable fats, including palm oil, are often associated with environmental concerns and health issues.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns due to its high processing and potential health impacts.
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, contributing to the smooth texture and rich flavor of the chocolate.
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 provides the chocolate flavor and color, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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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 that adds protein but may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver (MJÖLK)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLKSPULVER
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat contributes to the creamy texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: SMÖRFETT
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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 that provides structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: VETEMJÖL
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product adds protein and creaminess but may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: vassleprodukt (MJÖLK)
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats, including palm oil, are often linked to health and environmental concerns due to their processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabiliska fetter (palmolja, rapsolja)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (SOJALECITINER)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaopulver (0,5%)
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickener but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: VETESTÄRKELSE
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukos-fruktossirap
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Is Baking Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is used for leavening but contains additives that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bakpulver (E501, E503, E500)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial and can raise concerns about synthetic additives and their long-term health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromer
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Is Acid Regulators safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acid Regulators is used here as acidulant. Acid regulators help maintain pH balance but may include synthetic components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E524)
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: 4091392
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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