Is Skumkarameller Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nidar
This page reviews Skumkarameller by Nidar 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, Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, along with gelatin and emulsifiers like soy lecithin. These additives raise concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Includes sorbitol as a moisture-retaining agent, which helps maintain texture in the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Presence of gelatin, a processed ingredient, may not appeal to vegetarian consumers.
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, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the product's sweetness and texture but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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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 ingredient that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørrmelk
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a moisture-retaining agent, which helps maintain product texture but may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: fuktighetsbevarer (sorbitol)
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the formulation, essential for dissolving other ingredients and contributing to the product's overall consistency.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vann
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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 derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's texture and flavor without raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør*
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil is a plant-derived fat that adds richness to the product but is high in saturated fat, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kokosolje
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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 color while being a natural ingredient with minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as sweetener. Sweetened condensed milk is a processed dairy product that adds sweetness and creaminess but also increases sugar content significantly.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukret kondensert melk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness and moisture retention but contributes to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukkersirup
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as stabilizer. Gelatin is a gelling agent derived from animal sources, providing texture but may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelatin
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as fat. Butter adds richness and flavor to the product but is a saturated fat that raises health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: fat
Original: smør
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgatorer (soyalecitin)
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Is E471 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a mono- and diglyceride emulsifier that helps stabilize the product but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E 471
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the product and is a common ingredient that does not raise significant safety concerns when used in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may include artificial components, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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: 4047188
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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