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Is Zoo Påse Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Malaco

This page reviews Zoo Påse by Malaco as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Gelatin.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes synthetic additives like glucose syrup and gelatin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors E120 and E160a further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sokeria (sugar) and glucose syrup are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 plant oils like coconut and rapeseed, which are generally considered better than saturated fats.
  • Includes E270 (lactic acid), a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

Concerns

  • Sokeria (sugar) and glucose syrup are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
  • Artificial colors E120 and E160a are synthetic additives that can raise safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • 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.

  • Is Sugar safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to excessive sweetness and potential health issues when consumed in large amounts.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sokeria

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: glukoosisiirappia

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glucose Syrup

  • Is Gelatin safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient used for texture, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans, raising ethical concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: liivatetta

    Read the full ingredient profile for Gelatin

  • Is Starch safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is a common thickening agent that can be derived from various sources, but its processing raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: tärkkelystä

    Read the full ingredient profile for Starch

  • Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?

    Good

    Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness, indicating a safer choice in this product.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: happoa (E270)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lactic Acid

  • Is Plant Oils safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Plant Oils is used here as base. Plant oils like coconut and rapeseed are used for texture and flavor, but their processing can raise some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: kasviöljyjä (kookos, rapsi)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Plant Oils

  • Is Carnauba Wax safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Carnauba Wax is used here as coating agent. Carnauba wax is a natural coating agent used for shine and protection, but its processing raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: coating agent

    Original: pintakäsittelyainetta (karnaubavahaa)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carnauba Wax

  • Is E120 safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    E120 is used here as colorant. E120 is a synthetic colorant derived from cochineal, raising safety concerns due to potential allergic reactions.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: vārejā (E120)

    Read the full ingredient profile for E120

  • Is E160a safe in this dessert?

    Bad

    E160a is used here as colorant. E160a is a synthetic colorant that can raise safety concerns regarding long-term consumption and potential health effects.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: vārejā (E160a)

    Read the full ingredient profile for E160a

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: 4054628

More from this brand: Malaco products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

Malaco — Zoo Påse has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Malaco products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Main concerns for this product: Sokeria (sugar) and glucose syrup are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.; Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.. See the full list above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Sokeria (sugar) and glucose syrup are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.; Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes synthetic additives like glucose syrup and gelatin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors E120 and E160a further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Sokeria (sugar) and glucose syrup are high in processed sugars, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.; Gelatin is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.; Artificial colors E120 and E160a are synthetic additives that can raise safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: lactic acid. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains plant oils like coconut and rapeseed, which are generally considered better than saturated fats.; Includes E270 (lactic acid), a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness.. See the Pros section above.
Malaco — Zoo Påse has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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