Is Caramelized Nuts (70% Cocoa) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Freia
Caramelized Nuts (70% Cocoa) is a snack from Freia. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also includes sugar and milk fat, indicating a processed composition. The presence of emulsifiers and flavoring raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also includes sugar and milk fat, indicating a processed composition. The presence of emulsifiers and flavoring raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
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
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are good quality ingredients that contribute to the chocolate flavor.
- Contains hazelnuts and almonds, which provide some nutritional benefits and texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Milk fat and skimmed milk powder indicate dairy content, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing rich chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating good quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about health impacts when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and mouthfeel of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. This ingredient adds chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, but it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide a natural nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: HASSELNØTTER
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds add nutritional value and a crunchy texture, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANDLER
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Is Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to creaminess but is a dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: MELKEFETT
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (SOYALECITINER)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: havsalt
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor adds complexity to the taste but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig vaniljearoma
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a dairy product that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMETMELKPULVER
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: 4091191
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , almonds , milk
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