Is Cacao Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Intermon Oxfam
Cacao is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Intermon Oxfam. The product scores 85/100 in Zerotox, meaning it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The composition includes 98% cocoa powder and potassium carbonate as an acidity regulator. The high cocoa content indicates a clean product with minimal processing.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
The composition includes 98% cocoa powder and potassium carbonate as an acidity regulator. The high cocoa content indicates a clean product with minimal processing.
Pros
- High cocoa content (98%) suggests minimal processing and high quality.
- Potassium carbonate is a common acidity regulator, raising no significant safety concerns.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder is derived from cacao beans and provides rich flavor and potential antioxidant benefits. Its high percentage indicates a quality product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao en polvo (98%)*
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Is Potassium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Carbonate is used here as acidulant. Potassium carbonate is used to regulate acidity in this product. While generally recognized as safe, it is a synthetic compound that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correcteur d'acidité (carbonate de potassium)
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: 4179500
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