Is Peanut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars Chocolate
Mars Chocolate's Peanut is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Colors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and emulsifiers further indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 peanuts, which provide a natural source of flavor and texture.
- Milk solids contribute to creaminess and enhance the overall mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes artificial colors (E171, E129, E110, E102, E133) which may pose quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUTS
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing rich flavor and contributing to the product's chocolatey profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCOA MASS
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids enhance creaminess and flavor but are processed, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK SOLIDS
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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 of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCOA BUTTER
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat is used for texture but may be highly processed, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE FAT
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch acts as a thickener but is derived from wheat, which may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: STARCH (SOURCES INCLUDE WHEAT)
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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 that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLUCOSE SYRUP (SOURCES INCLUDE WHEAT)
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Is Vegetable Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Gum is used here as thickener. Vegetable gum (E414) is used as a thickener but may raise concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: VEGETABLE GUM (414)
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Is Colors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colors is used here as colorant. Artificial colors (E171, E129, E110, E102, E133) are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns due to potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLOURS (171, 129, 110, 102, 133)
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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, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSIFIER SOY LECITHIN
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Is Dextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a thickener derived from starch, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: THICKENER (DEXTRIN)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: SALT
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Is Glazing Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Agent is used here as other. Glazing agent (E903) is used for appearance but is a processed additive, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: other
Original: GLAZING AGENT (903)
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Is Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavor is a vague term that may indicate artificial or natural sources, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FLAVOUR
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: 4252504
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , wheat
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