Is Blissfuls Belgian Chocolate & Hazelnut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
McVitie's
This page reviews Blissfuls Belgian Chocolate & Hazelnut by McVitie's as a snack. 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, Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and vegetable fats, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and flavorings indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources raises 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 hazelnuts, which provide a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes Belgian milk chocolate, adding a recognizable quality ingredient.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Vegetable fats, including palm oil, are present, which can be problematic for health and sustainability.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the product. It is a common base in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product. Its high content raises concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats, including palm and sunflower, are used for texture and mouthfeel. However, palm oil raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Fats (Palm, Sunflower)
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hazelnuts (16%)
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Is Dried Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Dried skimmed milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dried Skimmed Milk
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Is Emulsifier Soya Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, ensuring a consistent texture. While generally accepted, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soya Lecithin
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is an unspecified ingredient that may include artificial components, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as stabilizer. Raising agents like sodium bicarbonate are used to create texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate)
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: 3925623
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , hazelnuts
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