Is TV Mix Laku Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Malaco
Malaco's TV Mix Laku is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Gelatin.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives like ammonium chloride and multiple colorants (E100, E120, E150d, E153, E160e). These raise significant quality and safety concerns, indicating a highly processed product.
Main concern
Presence of multiple artificial colorants (E100, E120, E150d, E153, E160e) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 natural flavors and cocoa powder, which can enhance taste without synthetic additives.
- Includes glycerol and sorbitol syrup as moisture retainers, which help maintain texture.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple artificial colorants (E100, E120, E150d, E153, E160e) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Ammonium chloride is included, which is often associated with strong flavors and potential health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sokeria
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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 high sugar content and potential health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukoosisiirappia
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses is a byproduct of sugar production, providing some minerals but still high in sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: melassia
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: _vehnäjauhoa_
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: muunnettua tärkkelystä
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Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans, and is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: liivatetta
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat is used here as fat. Fully hydrogenated coconut fat is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kokonaan kovetettua kookosrasvaa
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Coconut Fat
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Is Moisture Retainers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Moisture Retainers is used here as preservative. Sorbitol syrup and glycerol are used to retain moisture but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kosteudensäilyttäjiä (sorbitolisiirappia, glyserolia)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content and potential health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukoosi-fruktoosisiirappia
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Extract is used here as flavor. Licorice extract provides flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lakritsiuutetta
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Is Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acids is used here as acidulant. Citric and malic acids are used for flavor balance but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: happoja (sitruunahappoa, omenahappoa)
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Is Dried Coconut safe in this dessert?
Good
Dried Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Dried coconut adds flavor and texture, being a natural ingredient that enhances the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kuivattua kookosta
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstroosia
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Is Ammonium Chloride safe in this dessert?
Bad
Ammonium Chloride is used here as flavor. Ammonium chloride is used for flavoring, particularly in licorice products, but raises health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ammoniumkloridia (=salmiakkia)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: sakeuttamisainetta (arabikumia)
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content and potential health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: inverttisokerisiirappia
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Is Colors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colors is used here as colorant. The presence of multiple artificial colorants (E100, E120, E150d, E153, E160e) raises significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: värejä (E153, E100, E150d, E120, E141, E160e)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but may still involve processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: luontaisia aromeja
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as natural_extract. Cocoa powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kaakaojauhetta
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Is Plant Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Plant Oils is used here as fat. Coconut and rapeseed oils are used for texture but are processed fats that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kasviöljyjä (kookos, rapsi)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor and is generally safe in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: suolaa
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Is Concentrates safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrates is used here as flavor. Spirulina and color concentrates are used for color and flavor but may involve processing that raises concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tiivisteitä (spiruliinaa, väriohdaketta)
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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 involve processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromeja
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Is Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beeswax is used here as coating. Beeswax is used as a coating agent, providing a glossy finish but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: coating
Original: pintakäsittelyainetta (mehiläisvahaa)
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Is E471 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgointiainetta (E471)
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve freshness and is generally safe.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: hapettumisenestoainetta (askorbiinihappoa)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the product but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: hyytelöimisainetta (arabikumia)
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Coconut Fat is used here as fat. Coconut fat is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: kookosrasvaa
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: 4036823
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