Is Prince Polo XXL Salty Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez
This page reviews Prince Polo XXL Salty Caramel by Mondelez 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, Maltodextrin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and maltodextrin, raising quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives and emulsifiers also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes milk powder, providing a creamy texture and taste.
- Uses lecithins as emulsifiers, which are derived from soy and are generally accepted in food products.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may affect blood sugar levels.
- Contains several artificial additives like E476 and E500, which indicate a highly processed product.
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 sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cukier
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient providing structure, but it is a refined grain that lacks fiber and nutrients compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: mąka _PSZENNA_
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as fat. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and impact on deforestation.
Role in formula: fat
Original: olej palmowy
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's texture and mouthfeel, but it is still a fat that should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: fat
Original: tłuszcz kakaowy
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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 product that may not provide the same benefits as whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: odtłuszczone _MLEKO w proszku_
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels and is often used as a filler or thickener in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstryna
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is derived from cocoa beans and contributes to the chocolate flavor, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: miazga kakaowa
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: serwatka w proszku (z MLEKA)
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a refined ingredient that lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: skrobia PSZENNA
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as fat. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the product but is a saturated fat that should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: fat
Original: tłuszcz MLECZNY
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with reduced fat content, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakao w proszku o obniżonej zawartości tłuszczu
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but lacking nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: skrobia ziemniaczana
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the product, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as fat. Rapeseed oil is a vegetable oil that is often used for its neutral flavor, but it is still a processed oil.
Role in formula: fat
Original: olej rzepakowy
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Is Soy Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithins are used as emulsifiers to blend ingredients, but they are processed and may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecytyny SOJOWE
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Is E476 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E476 is used here as emulsifier. E476 is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about its long-term health effects due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E476
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often artificial and can be derived from various sources, raising concerns about their safety and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaty
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Is E500 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E500 is used here as thickener. E500 is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns about its safety and potential side effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E 500
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Is E503 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E503 is used here as thickener. E503 is another synthetic thickener that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E 503
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: 4091375
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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