Is Belgian Pralines Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gourmet Finest Cuisine
Belgian Pralines is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Gourmet Finest Cuisine. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Vegetable Fats, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and emulsifiers also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and sugar, 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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and mouthfeel.
- Includes whole milk powder, providing a creamy flavor and texture.
- Hazelnuts (5.3%) add a natural nutty flavor and texture to the pralines.
- Caramel (3.5%) enhances sweetness and adds a rich flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and sugar, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of palm oil and other vegetable fats, which are often criticized for sustainability issues.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
- Emulsifiers like soy lecithin may indicate a more processed product, affecting overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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 but raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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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 that enhances texture and mouthfeel, contributing positively to the praline's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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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 pralines, enhancing flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait entier en poudre
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide a natural nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the pralines.
Role in formula: base
Original: noisettes 5,3%
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is used for sweetness and moisture retention, but it is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre inverti
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Is Caramel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel is used here as sweetener. Caramel adds sweetness and a rich flavor, but its composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: caramel 3,5 % (sirop de glucose, lait concentré, sucre, graisse végétale (palme, palmiste), humectant (glycérol), émulsi - fiant (lécithines (soja)), arôme)
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats, including palm and coconut oil, are used for texture but raise concerns about health and sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisses végétales (palme, coco, karité, colza, en proportion variable)
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed milk adds creaminess and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait entier concentré sucré
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to the creamy texture while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Anhydrous Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anhydrous Milk Fat is used here as base. Anhydrous milk fat adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse lait anhydre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar content and quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Soy Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture but indicate a more processed product, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithines (soja))
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are added to enhance taste but may include artificial components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Alcohol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Alcohol is used here as flavor. Alcohol is used in small amounts for flavor enhancement, but its presence raises questions about overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: alcool 0,4 %
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Is Milk Fats safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fats is used here as base. Milk fats contribute to creaminess but are a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: matières grasses du lait
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Is Coffee Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Coffee Extract is used here as flavor. Coffee extract adds a rich flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the pralines.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de café 0,1%
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Is Caramelized Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar syrup adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre caramélisé
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Sugar Syrup
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Is Coffee safe in this dessert?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee contributes to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience of the pralines.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café 0,1 %
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Is Strawberry Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Strawberry Powder is used here as flavor. Strawberry powder adds a fruity flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fraise en poudre 0,06 %
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed thickener that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant (acide citrique)
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: 3861513
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Allergens detected: soy , milk , hazelnuts
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