Is Snickers Noisettes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars Chocolat France
Snickers Noisettes is a dessert from Mars Chocolat France. 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, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. Emulsifiers and stabilizers also indicate a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health 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 hazelnuts, which provide a natural flavor and texture.
- Natural vanilla extract adds a quality flavor component.
- Cocoa butter is a good fat source, enhancing mouthfeel.
- Includes skimmed milk, contributing to a creamy texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises health concerns.
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with sustainability issues.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates heavy processing.
- Contains lactose, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert 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 dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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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 intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk provides a creamy texture and contributes to the overall flavor profile, being a natural dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé
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Is Light Cream safe in this dessert?
Medium
Light Cream is used here as base. Light cream adds richness and creaminess to the product but is a processed dairy ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: crème légère (LAIT)
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in the formulation of the product, ensuring proper consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. This ingredient adds sweetness and creaminess but is processed and contains added sugars, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé concentré sucré
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat contributes to the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse de noix de coco
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a natural flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: NOISETTES
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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 smooth texture and rich flavor of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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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 and provides the characteristic chocolate flavor, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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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 sustainability concerns and may contribute to health issues due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse de palme
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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 contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the product but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse du LAIT
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that can cause digestive issues for lactose-intolerant individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LACTOSE
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: petit-LAIT en poudre
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Is Emulsifiers Soy Lecithin E471 E477 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers Soy Lecithin E471 E477 is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers are added to improve texture and stability but raise concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants (lécithine de SOJA, E471, E477)
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Is Stabilizers E407 E410 E412 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizers E407 E410 E412 is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers are used to maintain consistency and texture but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (E407, E410, E412)
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Is Lean Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Good
Lean Cocoa is used here as base. Lean cocoa provides a rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao maigre
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, being a natural ingredient that contributes positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Natural Hazelnut Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Hazelnut Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural hazelnut flavor enhances the product's taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de NOISETTE
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Hazelnut Flavor
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Is Natural Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla extract adds a quality flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait naturel de vanille
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Vanilla 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: 3924985
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts
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