Is Rocky Road Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Maltesers
This page reviews Rocky Road by Maltesers as a dessert. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Oil, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Pork Gelatin.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as palm oil and glucose-fructose syrup, raising concerns about quality and processing. The presence of pork gelatin also indicates potential dietary restrictions.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, which raises 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 milk chocolate, which provides a rich flavor and texture.
- Includes biscuit pieces that add a crunchy texture to the product.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Pork gelatin is included, making it unsuitable for certain dietary preferences.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and creaminess, but its sugar content raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Chocolate
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Is Biscuit Pieces safe in this dessert?
Medium
Biscuit Pieces is used here as base. Biscuit pieces add texture but contain refined ingredients like sugar and palm oil, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Biscuit Pieces
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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 ingredient linked to health concerns and environmental issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Oil
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Fructose Syrup
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Is Pork Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Pork Gelatin is used here as base. Pork gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or those avoiding pork.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pork Gelatine
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: 3951170
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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