Is Auchan Whole Hazelnuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Auchan
Auchan's Auchan Whole Hazelnuts is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes whole roasted hazelnuts and cocoa butter, but also contains sugar and milk powders, raising concerns about high sugar content and dairy derivatives.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about overall healthiness.
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 roasted hazelnuts, providing a natural source of flavor and texture.
- Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the product's smoothness and mouthfeel.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar raises concerns about overall healthiness.
- Inclusion of milk powders may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Whole Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as base. Whole roasted hazelnuts provide a rich flavor and are a source of healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: NOISETTES entières torréfiées
Read the full ingredient profile for Whole Roasted Hazelnuts
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and flavor, indicating a higher quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy products.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT entier en poudre (origine UE)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to texture but raises concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre (origine UE)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille
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: 3619917
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , nuts
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