M&M's chocolate
25
Nutrition Score
Poor

M&M's chocolate

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
71
Hazard Score
Use with caution
59
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Cocoa Mass (Liquor)
CocoaMass  ·  No known concerns
Pure ground cocoa beans. The foundational component of high-quality dark chocolate. Rich in polyphenols.
Whole Milk Powder
WholeMilkPow  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dehydrated whole cow's milk. Contains lactose and casein; allergen for milk-sensitive individuals.
Lactose
Lactose  ·  −1 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains milk
Milk sugar. Causes digestive issues in people with lactose intolerance.
Cocoa Butter
CocoaButter  ·  No known concerns
Natural fat from cocoa beans. Rich in stearic acid; neutral effect on LDL cholesterol.
Starch
Starch  ·  No known concerns
Generic starch, source unspecified on the label (not further identified as corn, potato, wheat, etc).
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Shea Butter
SheaButter  ·  No known concerns
Fat extracted from shea tree nuts, used in chocolate and confectionery as a cocoa butter substitute, and in cosmetics.
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)
E414  ·  No known concerns
Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Curcumin
E100  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow food coloring derived from turmeric root. Safe and beneficial.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Beta-Apo-8-Carotenal (E160e)
E160e  ·  No known concerns
Carotenoid colourant, same family as beta-carotene.
Beetroot Red (Betanin)
E162  ·  No known concerns
Natural red pigment from red beet. Safe for most people; may cause red urine (harmless).
Calcium Carbonate
CalciumCarb  ·  No known concerns
Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.
Iron Oxides
E172  ·  No known concerns
Mineral-based pigments used to color foods in shades of red, yellow, and black.
Dextrin
E1400  ·  −2 pts
Starch broken down by heat or acid into a thickener and binder used in sauces, coatings, and baked goods.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
Palm Kernel Oil
PalmKernelOil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern
Distinct from palm (fruit) oil — higher saturated fat share.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Vanilla Extract
VanillaExt  ·  No known concerns
Flavoring made by soaking vanilla pods in alcohol, used to add sweetness and aroma to baked goods and desserts.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
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