Is Champs Elysées Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lindt Sprüngli
Lindt Sprüngli's Champs Elysées is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Vegetable Fat, Inverted Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like vegetable fats and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and sorbitol as stabilizer also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, 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 cocoa and hazelnuts, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Includes natural vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains vegetable fats and emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which are processed and may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this chocolate assortment, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a key ingredient providing texture and richness, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds flavor and color to the chocolates, but its processing level can vary, affecting quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat, including palm and shea, is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse végétale (coprah, karité, palme)
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, contributing to sweetness but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose
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Is Hazelnut Praline safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hazelnut Praline is used here as flavor. Hazelnut praline adds a rich flavor, but its sugar content raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: praliné noisettes (noisettes, sucre) 9%
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder contributes creaminess and flavor, but its processing level can affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre de lait
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Is Almond Praline safe in this dessert?
Medium
Almond Praline is used here as flavor. Almond praline enhances flavor but contains sugar, contributing to the overall sweetness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: praliné amandes (sucre, amandes) 2%
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre laitier concentré
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: noisettes 1 %
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds add a natural crunch and flavor, enhancing the product's quality and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandes 1%
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre de lait écrémé
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Is Inverted Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Inverted Sugar is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre inverti
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Wafer Pieces safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wafer Pieces is used here as base. Wafer pieces add texture but contain refined ingredients, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: éclats de gaufrettes (farines de blé et de riz, sucre, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), sel, arôme naturel de vanille) 0,4%
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithine de soja)
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Is Lean Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lean Cocoa is used here as base. Lean cocoa adds flavor and color but is processed, which may affect the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao maigre
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sorbitol is used here as stabilizer. Sorbitol is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about processed ingredients and potential health effects.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant (sorbitol)
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Is Milk Meringue safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Meringue is used here as base. Milk meringue adds texture and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: meringue lactée (sucre, amidon de blé, protéines de lait, vanilline) 0,3%
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Is Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract contributes flavor but is a processed ingredient that may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de malt dlorge
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes, arômes naturels
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur (acide sorbique)
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: 3585767
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Allergens detected: egg , tree_nut
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