Chestnut Honey from Valtellina product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Chestnut Honey from Valtellina Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kroger

This page reviews Chestnut Honey from Valtellina by Kroger as a food. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sugar.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavoring, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like potassium sorbate raises further safety issues.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health 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 cocoa, which can provide a rich flavor profile.
  • Xanthan gum acts as a thickener, improving texture.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.
  • Artificial flavoring raises questions about the naturalness of the product.
  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3512619

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, cocoa, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kroger — Chestnut Honey from Valtellina has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kroger products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kroger — Chestnut Honey from Valtellina has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Kroger — Chestnut Honey from Valtellina 30 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavoring, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like potassium sorbate raises further safety issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Kroger — Chestnut Honey from Valtellina has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Main concerns for this product: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.; Artificial flavoring raises questions about the naturalness of the product.. See the full list above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health concerns.; Artificial flavoring raises questions about the naturalness of the product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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