Is Sport Lunch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cloetta Norge AS
Cloetta Norge AS's Sport Lunch is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Vegetable Fats Oils, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and various dairy powders, indicating a processed snack. The presence of palm oil and emulsifiers raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content 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, which is a natural fat providing a smooth texture.
- Includes whey powder, a source of dairy protein that can enhance flavor.
- Cocoa mass adds a rich chocolate flavor, contributing to overall taste.
- Vegetable oils like shea and coconut can provide a creamy mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental concerns.
- Emulsifier soy lecithin may raise questions about processing and sourcing.
- Contains various dairy powders, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about health impacts, particularly in processed snacks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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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 that contributes to the smooth texture and mouthfeel of the product, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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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 ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmælks-/melkepulver
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder enhances flavor and texture but is also a processed ingredient, which can affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: sødmælks-/helmelkpulver
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is refined, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvede-/hvetemel
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Is Vegetable Fats Oils safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Fats Oils is used here as base. The inclusion of palm oil raises environmental concerns, while other vegetable oils may be less desirable in processed foods.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilske fedtstoffer/olier (palme*, shea, kokos)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: valle-/mysepulver (mælk/melk)
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Reduced-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with lower fat content, but its processing may affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fedtreduceret kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but raises concerns about processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (sojalecithin)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks, contributing positively to taste without major concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. The presence of artificial flavors can indicate a lack of natural ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer (bl
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: 4054194
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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