Is Caramel Salt Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hachez
Caramel Salt Dark Chocolate is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Hachez. 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 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of lecithin as an emulsifier also indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Sugar and glucose syrup are highly processed, raising concerns about their impact on overall quality.
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 mass and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients contributing to the chocolate's flavor.
- Includes caramel pieces that enhance the taste profile, adding a unique texture and flavor.
Concerns
- Sugar and glucose syrup are highly processed, raising concerns about their impact on overall quality.
- Lecithin, while common, is a processed emulsifier that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate but raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating a higher quality component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse*
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Is Caramel Pieces safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Pieces is used here as flavor. Caramel pieces add flavor and texture but contain sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Karamellstücke (9 %) (Zucker, Glukosesirup, Butter, Sahne, Salz (3%))
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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 derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture of the chocolate and is minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter*
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that enhances flavor and texture but is a dairy product that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may not align with clean ingredient standards.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be derived from various sources, raising questions about its specific origin and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3859766
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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