Is Salted Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milky Way
Milky Way's Salted Caramel is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Corn Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Oil.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavor and hydrogenated oils, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of corn syrup and sugar indicates high processing levels.
Main concern
Artificial flavor is present, indicating synthetic processing and potential quality concerns.
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 processed with alkali, which can enhance flavor and texture.
- Includes sea salt, which can provide a balanced taste profile.
Concerns
- Artificial flavor is present, indicating synthetic processing and potential quality concerns.
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is included, which raises health concerns due to trans fats.
- High sugar content from corn syrup and added sugar suggests excessive sweetness and low nutritional value.
- Contains allergens like milk, egg, and soy, limiting its suitability for some consumers.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate is a sweetened chocolate product that provides flavor and texture. However, it contains sugar and milk derivatives, raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SKIM MILK, CHOCOLATE, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and low nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds to the product's sweetness but offers no nutritional benefits and contributes to health concerns related to high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns related to heart health and overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL AND/OR PALM OIL)
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk provides some nutritional value but is also a source of lactose, which may be problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIM MILK
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Is Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali is used here as base. Cocoa powder processed with alkali is used for flavor and color enhancement but may have reduced antioxidant properties compared to natural cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WÍTH ALKALI
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the concerns associated with synthetic additives, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEA SALT
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Is Egg Whites safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Whites is used here as base. Egg whites provide structure and texture but can be an allergen for some individuals, limiting the product's accessibility.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG WHITES
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BARLEY MALT EXTRACT
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavor is a synthetic additive that enhances taste but raises concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
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: 2442924
More from this brand: Milky Way products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy
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