Is Assorted Truffle Collection Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Chocolate
This page reviews Assorted Truffle Collection by Simply Chocolate 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, Corn Syrup, Yellow Coloring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The Assorted Truffle Collection contains a mix of chocolates and fillings, including milk chocolate and dark chocolate. However, the presence of synthetic colors and preservatives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains artificial colors (yellow 5, red 40) which are synthetic additives that may raise safety concerns.
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
- Includes natural flavors like vanilla and fruit purees, contributing to a more authentic taste profile.
- Diverse chocolate types (milk, dark, white) provide a variety of flavors, appealing to different preferences.
Concerns
- Contains artificial colors (yellow 5, red 40) which are synthetic additives that may raise safety concerns.
- Includes preservatives like potassium sorbate, indicating a processed composition that may affect 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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides a sweet and creamy flavor, but its sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor)
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate adds depth and richness, but its sugar content may be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor)
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Is Milk Praline Filling safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Praline Filling is used here as base. Milk praline filling contributes creaminess and sweetness, but the use of vegetable fats raises questions about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk praline filling (sugar, vegetable fats [palm, palm kernel], whey powder, fat reduced cocoa powder, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor)
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Is White Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
White Chocolate is used here as base. White chocolate offers a sweet, creamy taste but lacks cocoa solids, raising concerns about its chocolate content.
Role in formula: base
Original: white chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Hazelnut Filling safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hazelnut Filling is used here as base. Hazelnut filling adds flavor and texture, but the use of vegetable fats may indicate lower quality ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: hazelnut filling (sugar, hazelnuts, vegetable fat [palm, palm kernel], skimmed milk powder, fat reduced cocoa powder, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor)
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream provides richness and a smooth texture, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream (heavy cream, milk, contains less than 0.5% of: natural and artificial flavors, polysorbate 80, carrageenan)
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter enhances flavor and texture, adding a rich, creamy element to the truffles.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (cream, natural flavor)
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Is Fruit Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Fruit Puree is used here as flavor. Fruit puree adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruit puree (water, passion fruit juice concentrate, sugar, pectin, ascorbic acid, xanthan gum, tara gum)
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Is Yellow Coloring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Yellow Coloring is used here as colorant. Yellow coloring is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about artificial ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow coloring (water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerin, yellow 5, sugar, modified corn starch, carrageenan, maltodextrin, corn sugar, potassium sorbate [preservative], xanthan gum, citric acid)
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Is Red Coloring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Red Coloring is used here as colorant. Red coloring is another synthetic additive that may raise safety concerns regarding artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: red coloring (water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerin, red 40, sugar, modified corn starch, red 3, carrageenan, maltodextrin, corn sugar, potassium sorbate [preservative], xanthan gum, citric acid)
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: 3340647
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk
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