Is Plus Protein Chocolate Dairy Snack Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pauls
Pauls's Plus Protein Chocolate Dairy Snack is reviewed here as a dairy. 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 Thickener 1442, Stabiliser 407, Sweeteners 950 955.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes skim milk and cocoa, but also contains synthetic sweeteners (950, 955) and a thickener (1442), raising quality concerns due to processed ingredients.
Main concern
Includes synthetic sweeteners (950, 955), which raise concerns about artificial additives.
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 skim milk, providing a source of calcium and protein.
- Cocoa is present, contributing to flavor and potential antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Includes synthetic sweeteners (950, 955), which raise concerns about artificial additives.
- Thickener (1442) is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skim milk
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids enhance the creaminess and nutritional profile but are processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids
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Is Thickener 1442 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Thickener 1442 is used here as thickener. Thickener 1442 is a processed ingredient used to improve texture, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (1442)
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Is Cocoa safe in this dairy?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds flavor and may provide some antioxidant benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa (1.5%)
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Is Stabiliser 407 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Stabiliser 407 is used here as stabilizer. Stabiliser 407 is a processed ingredient that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser (407)
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Is Sweeteners 950 955 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sweeteners 950 955 is used here as sweetener. Sweeteners 950 and 955 are artificial sweeteners that may pose health concerns and indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sweeteners (950, 955)
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: 4253310
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