Is Pigall Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
This page reviews Pigall by Marabou 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, Palm Oil, E476.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of milk powder and whey indicates dairy content, which may affect some consumers.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and rice crisps 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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and mouthfeel.
- Includes hazelnuts, providing a source of flavor and texture.
- Rice crisps add a crunchy texture, enhancing the eating experience.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and rice crisps raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm oil is present, which is often criticized for environmental impact.
- Contains emulsifiers like E471 and E476, which may raise concerns about processing.
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 highly processed ingredient that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sokeri
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a widely used vegetable oil that raises environmental concerns due to deforestation and habitat destruction associated with its production.
Role in formula: base
Original: palmuydin
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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 chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: kaakaovoi
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Is Rice Crisps safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Crisps is used here as base. Rice crisps provide a crunchy texture but are often processed and may contain added sugars and salt, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: riisimurot
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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 is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: rasvaton maitojauhe
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein and flavor but may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: herajauhe
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Is Butter Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Oil is used here as base. Butter oil contributes to flavor and richness but is a processed dairy fat that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: voiöljy
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide flavor and texture, being a natural ingredient that adds nutritional value to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: hasselpähkinät
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Is Low Fat Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may lack some of the beneficial compounds found in full-fat cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: vähärasvainen kaakao
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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 and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soijalesitiinit
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Is E476 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E476 is used here as emulsifier. E476 is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E476
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, making its presence a concern in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: suola
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product, as they may contain undisclosed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromit
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: 4054941
More from this brand: Marabou products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts , egg , wheat
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