Is Assorted Chocolates Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolciando
Dolciando's Assorted Chocolates is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 58/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Fractionated Vegetable Oils, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Lactose.
58 / 100
Why score is 58
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of milk powder and lactose indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content and quality.
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 good quality ingredients contributing to chocolate flavor.
- Includes whole cherries and hazelnuts, adding natural fruit and nut elements to the product.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content and quality.
- The use of palm oil and vegetable fats can indicate lower quality and raises sustainability concerns.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucchero
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing rich flavor and quality, indicating a better chocolate composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: massa di cacao¹
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Is Fractionated Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Bad
Fractionated Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Fractionated vegetable oils, including palm and rapeseed, are often used for texture but raise concerns about health and sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: oli e grassi vegetali frazionati (palma e colza in proporzioni variabili)
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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, essential for chocolate texture and quality, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: burro di cacao¹
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE intero in polvere (5,5%)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio
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Is Whole Cherry safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Cherry is used here as natural_extract. Whole cherries provide natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal with real fruit content.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ciliegia intera (3,7%)
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts add a rich, nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the chocolates.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: NOCCIOLE (3,2%)
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Is Cereals safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cereals is used here as base. Cereals, including various flours, provide texture but may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity due to wheat flour.
Role in formula: base
Original: cereali (farina di mais, farina di riso, farina di FRUMENTO, zucchero, estratto di MALTO D'ORZO, sale) (2,5%)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may pose allergen risks for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: siero di LATTE in polvere
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to creaminess but may also trigger allergies in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE scremato in polvere
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with reduced fat content, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao magro in polvere¹
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Is Liqueur safe in this dessert?
Medium
Liqueur is used here as flavor. Liqueur adds flavor complexity but may not be suitable for all consumers, particularly those avoiding alcohol.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: liquore (0,8%)
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that can cause digestive issues for lactose-intolerant individuals, raising allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTOSIO
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante: lecitina di SOIA
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile, contributing positively to the product's flavor quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma naturale di vaniglia
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors can enhance taste but may include artificial components, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi
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: 4138580
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts , gluten
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