Is Chocolate Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
XX:DMBio
This page reviews Chocolate Bar by XX:DMBio as a snack. 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: Palm Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of ingredients, including palm oil and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of cocoa and raspberry powder indicates some natural components.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability 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
- Contains cocoa with a minimum of 37%, indicating a decent chocolate quality.
- Raspberry powder adds a fruit component, enhancing flavor and variety.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- High sugar content from cane sugar may contribute to health risks.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in this chocolate bar, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zahar din trestie de zahar
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder contributes to the creamy texture and flavor of the chocolate, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: lapte praf degresat
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing flavor and potential health benefits, depending on its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: masa de cacao
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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 from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture of the chocolate without raising major concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: unt de cacao
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Is Raspberry Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Raspberry Powder is used here as flavor. Raspberry powder adds natural fruit flavor and color, enhancing the overall appeal of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pudră de zmeură
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is used for texture and stability but raises significant environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ulei de palmier
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: 3860521
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Allergens detected: milk
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