Is Stratos Salty Caramel Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge
This page reviews Stratos Salty Caramel Bar by Orkla Confectionery Snacks Norge 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, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of emulsifier soy lecithin indicates some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 beans, indicating a source of natural flavor.
- Includes dry milk, providing a creamy texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- The use of emulsifier soy lecithin suggests processing, which may detract from the overall quality of the ingredients.
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 bar but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Dry Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dry Milk is used here as base. Dry milk adds creaminess and flavor to the bar, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørrmelk
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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 texture and mouthfeel of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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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 rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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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 that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glykosesirup
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that adds richness but is high in saturated fat, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosolje
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed milk is high in sugar and calories, contributing to the overall sweetness and richness of the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukret kondensert melk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (soyalecitin)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
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 Aromas safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are often synthetic flavoring agents that may not provide the same quality as natural flavors, raising concerns about processing.
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: 4047123
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Allergens detected: milk
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