Is Cashew Kernels in Milk Chocolate with Salted Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Rossmann
This page reviews Cashew Kernels in Milk Chocolate with Salted Caramel by Rossmann as a dessert. 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, Caramel Sugar Syrup, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of ingredients, including milk chocolate and cashew kernels. However, the presence of sugar and dextrose raises concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from ingredients like caramel syrup and dextrose raises quality concerns.
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 cashew kernels, which provide a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Uses cocoa from controlled organic farming, indicating a commitment to quality sourcing.
Concerns
- High sugar content from ingredients like caramel syrup and dextrose raises quality concerns.
- Includes lecithin as an emulsifier, which is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and creaminess but contains sugar and processed ingredients, raising concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchschokolade
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker
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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 chocolate without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that provides chocolate flavor and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Cashew Kernels safe in this dessert?
Good
Cashew Kernels is used here as base. Cashew kernels provide healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashewkerne
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds flavor but contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Milk Caramel Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Caramel Powder is used here as sweetener. Milk caramel powder adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Milchkaramellpulver
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, generally considered safe but may raise concerns for some individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Überzugsmittel: Gummi arabicum
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, contributing to the overall high sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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: 3861388
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , milk
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