Is Baci Di Dama Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Despar
This page reviews Baci Di Dama by Despar 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 several processed ingredients like sugar and soy lecithin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of dark chocolate and hazelnuts adds some value but also complexity to the ingredient profile.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, raising 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 dark chocolate (12%), which can provide a richer flavor profile.
- Includes roasted hazelnuts (17%), adding a natural nutty taste and texture.
- Hazelnut paste (3%) contributes to the overall hazelnut flavor and texture.
- Kakaopulver (1%) enhances the chocolate flavor, complementing the other ingredients.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that may be viewed negatively due to its processed nature.
- Contains butter (milk), which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
- Potential allergen warnings for nuts, eggs, and mustard indicate cross-contamination risks.
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 Wheat Flour Type 00 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour Type 00 is used here as base. Wheat flour type 00 is a finely milled flour used as the main ingredient for structure. Its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl Typ "00"
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a dairy product that adds richness and flavor. However, it may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (Milch)
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Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Roasted hazelnuts provide a natural nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the confectionery.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete Haselnüsse 17%
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate (12%) adds a rich flavor but contains sugar and emulsifiers, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dunkle Schokolade 12% [Zucker, Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Emulgator (Sojalecithin), natürliches Vanillearoma]
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnut paste (3%) contributes to the hazelnut flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Haselnusspaste 3%
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder (1%) enhances the chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaopulver 1%
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: 4119817
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk , egg , mustard
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