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Is Polly Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cloetta

Cloetta's Polly Original is reviewed here as a dessert. 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, Invert Sugar Syrup, Glucose Syrup.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, alongside several emulsifiers and thickeners. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.

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 cocoa mass, which adds a chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient.
  • Includes skimmed milk powder, providing some dairy content.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Contains emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E476, which are processed ingredients with mixed safety profiles.
  • Gelatine is present, which is an animal-derived ingredient, raising concerns for vegetarians.
  • Includes artificial flavorings such as vanillin, which may indicate synthetic processing.

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.

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: 4054197

More from this brand: Cloetta products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: hazelnuts

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Frequently asked questions

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The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, alongside several emulsifiers and thickeners. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa mass, which adds a chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient.; Includes skimmed milk powder, providing some dairy content.. See the Pros section above.
Cloetta — Polly Original has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Contains emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E476, which are processed ingredients with mixed safety profiles.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Main concerns for this product: High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Contains emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E476, which are processed ingredients with mixed safety profiles.. See the full list above.
Cloetta — Polly Original has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cloetta products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Cloetta — Polly Original has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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