Is Sensations Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milka
Sensations Cookies is a snack from Milka. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose-fructose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Palm oil and emulsifiers also indicate a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises 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 butter and cocoa mass, which are derived from cocoa and provide flavor.
- Wheat flour and starch contribute to the texture and structure of the cookies.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the cookies but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture, but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture but is associated with health concerns and environmental issues due to deforestation.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palm oil
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the creaminess and flavor of the cookies.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the cookies.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, contributing to texture and protein content but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder (milk)
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture and moisture retention but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: wheat starch
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa safe in this snack?
Medium
Fat Reduced Cocoa is used here as base. Fat-reduced cocoa provides chocolate flavor with lower fat content, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fat-reduced cocoa
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Is Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor profile but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common raising agent that helps the cookies rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is another raising agent that aids in leavening but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: ammonium bicarbonate
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for soy-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (soya lecithin)
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin serves as an emulsifier, enhancing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin)
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Is Cocoa safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the cookies.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa
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Is Flavourings safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavourings
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley malt extract
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: 4091967
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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