Is Alpen Whole Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bergland
This page reviews Alpen Whole Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts by Bergland 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and whole milk powder, which are common in chocolate. However, the presence of lecithin as an emulsifier raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content may raise 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 whole milk powder, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Includes roasted hazelnuts, adding a natural nutty taste and texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Lecithin is a processed emulsifier, which may indicate lower quality.
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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 richness to the chocolate, enhancing its flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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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 smooth texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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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 and provides the characteristic chocolate flavor and color.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Roasted chopped hazelnuts add a distinct nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the chocolate.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete gehackte Haselnüsse
Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar (lactose) is naturally occurring in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Milchzucker
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract enhances the flavor profile of the chocolate, providing a natural sweetness and aroma.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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: 3901133
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Allergens detected: hazelnut , milk , soy , wheat
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