Is Twix Extra Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars
Mars's Twix Extra is reviewed here as a dessert. 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, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary sweeteners, alongside palm fat and skimmed milk powder. These ingredients raise concerns about high sugar content and the use of palm fat, impacting overall quality and safety.
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 mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and contribute to flavor.
- Whey protein provides some nutritional value, enhancing the protein content of the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient that raises sustainability and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
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 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 of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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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 to the sugar content, potentially leading to health issues associated with high sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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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 health concerns due to its saturated fat content and environmental impact related to palm oil production.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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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: skimmed milk powder
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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 flavor of the product without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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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 flavor and antioxidants, indicating a positive quality aspect.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Whey Protein safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Protein is used here as base. Whey protein adds nutritional value and contributes to the protein content, but it is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey protein (milk)
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat enhances creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those monitoring fat intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk fat
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Fat-reduced cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with lower fat content, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fat-reduced cocoa powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, and its presence in moderation does not raise significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soya lecithin)
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Is E500 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E500 is used here as raising agent. E500 is a raising agent that helps with texture but is a synthetic additive that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agent (E500)
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Is Flavouring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may refer to artificial or natural flavors, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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: 3925356
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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