Is Polly For A Swedish Fika Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta
Cloetta's Polly For A Swedish Fika is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as glucose syrup and gelatin, raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of palm fat and emulsifiers further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains palm fat, which raises environmental concerns due to unsustainable sourcing practices.
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 pectin, a natural thickener that can enhance texture without synthetic additives.
- Includes cocoa mass, which can provide a rich flavor profile and is a common ingredient in chocolate products.
Concerns
- Contains palm fat, which raises environmental concerns due to unsustainable sourcing practices.
- Includes gelatin, an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers like soy lecithin and E476 indicates a highly processed composition.
- Glucose syrup and inverted sugar syrup are both processed sugars, contributing to a less favorable ingredient profile.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient linked to environmental issues, including deforestation and habitat destruction.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sugar that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsockersirap
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds flavor and richness to the product but may be processed, affecting its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Bad
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy-derived ingredient that may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: _vasslepulver_ (_mjölk_)
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Bad
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder is a dairy ingredient that can pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals and contributes to the product's overall dairy content.
Role in formula: base
Original: _helmjölkspulver_
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Bad
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is another dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy, contributing to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummjölkspulver
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient that may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans, raising ethical concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatin
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: _sojalecitin_
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is a natural emulsifier that aids in ingredient blending, though it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: solroslecitin
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Is E476 safe in this snack?
Bad
E476 is used here as emulsifier. E476 is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E476
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic is a natural stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gummi arabicum
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Is Shellac safe in this snack?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac is a synthetic coating agent that raises concerns about the use of artificial substances in food products.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: shellac
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Is Vanillin safe in this snack?
Medium
Vanillin is used here as flavor. Vanillin is a synthetic flavoring agent that can enhance taste but raises concerns about artificial flavoring in food.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromer (bl.a. vanillin)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness but is often processed.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syra (citronsyra)
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Is Pectin safe in this snack?
Good
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, contributing to texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (pektin)
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils like coconut and rapeseed are common in processed foods, raising concerns about the quality of fats used.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabiliska oljor (kokos, raps)
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: 4054693
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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