Is Almonds with Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
This page reviews Almonds with Milk Chocolate by Arcor 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: Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oils.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains milk chocolate with sugar and milk powder, along with emulsifiers like soy lecithin. The presence of glucose syrup and hydrogenated oils raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
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 almonds (22%), providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Uses milk chocolate, which may appeal to consumers seeking a sweet treat.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
- Hydrogenated oils are present, which can be associated with negative health implications.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the chocolate, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor to the chocolate, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: LECHE ENTERA EN POLVO
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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 from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor in chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANTECA DE CACAO
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the ground form of cocoa beans, essential for chocolate flavor and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: MASA DE CACAO
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess without the fat content of whole milk, balancing the chocolate's richness.
Role in formula: base
Original: LECHE DESCREMADA EN POLVO
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin helps blend ingredients and improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety perceptions.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LECITINA DE SOJA
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Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier is used to stabilize the chocolate but raises concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: POLIGLICEROL POLIRRICINOLEATO
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
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Is Vanillin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vanillin is used here as flavor. Vanillin is an artificial flavoring that enhances the chocolate's taste but may not be as desirable as natural flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMA VAINILLINA
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Is Toasted Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Toasted Almonds is used here as base. Toasted almonds provide crunch and flavor, contributing positively to the overall product experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMENDRAS TOSTADAS
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Hydrogenated vegetable oils are used for texture but are associated with negative health effects due to trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACEITES VEGETALES (PALMISTE INTERESTERIFICADO Y FRACCIONADO, GIRASOL ALTO OLEICO, SOJA HIDROGENADA)
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Is Arabic Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Arabic Gum is used here as stabilizer. Arabic gum is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GOMA ARÁBIGA
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as stabilizer. These are emulsifiers that help maintain texture but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: MONO Y DIGLICÉRIDOS DE ÁCIDO GRASOS
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Lacquer Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lacquer Gum is used here as glazing agent. Lacquer gum is used for a shiny finish but is a processed ingredient that may not be desirable for all consumers.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: GOMA LACA
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: 4103906
More from this brand: Arcor products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: almond , milk
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