Is Revels Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars
Mars's Revels 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, Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition of Revels includes several synthetic additives such as glucose syrup and emulsifiers like E492, raising concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product. The presence of multiple processed ingredients indicates a highly processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources like 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 butter, which is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to texture.
- Includes raisins, providing a fruit component that adds some natural sweetness and flavor.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains several synthetic additives, including emulsifiers and colorants, which may pose quality concerns.
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.
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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 concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a dairy product used for creaminess but is processed and may lack some nutritional benefits of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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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 from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture and rich mouthfeel without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content and sourcing issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, providing flavor and some antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Raisins safe in this dessert?
Good
Raisins is used here as flavor. Raisins are dried grapes that add natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: raisins
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a byproduct of cheese production, used for flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey permeate (milk)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. This ingredient is a processed dairy product with added sugar, raising concerns about its high sugar content and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: sweetened condensed skimmed milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can lead to increased sweetness and potential health concerns related to sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert sugar
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract is used for flavoring but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like soya lecithin and E492 are synthetic additives used to improve texture but raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492)
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is a processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm kernel fat
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is a processed grain that may lack some nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is a common additive that can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening agent. Raising agents like E341, E501, and E500 are used to create texture but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: raising agents (E341, E501, E500)
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch
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Is Acid Regulators safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acid Regulators is used here as acidulant. Acid regulators like citric acid and E331 help maintain pH but are processed ingredients that may not provide nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidit regulators (citric acid, E331)
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten is a protein that provides structure but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Flavourings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings, including artificial ones, are used to enhance taste but raise concerns about synthetic additives and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavourings (orange oil, flavouring (contains celery), flavouring)
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Is Dextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: dextrin
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oi
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy ingredient that adds protein but is processed and may not provide the same benefits as whole dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder (milk)
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Is Glazing Agent safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Agent is used here as coating. Pectins are used as a glazing agent to improve appearance but are processed and may not contribute to nutritional value.
Role in formula: coating
Original: glazing agent (pectins)
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Is Colours safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colours is used here as colorant. Colors like E163 and E160a are synthetic additives used for appearance but raise concerns about artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colours (E163, E160a)
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: 3925449
More from this brand: Mars products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy , celery
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