Is Chocolate Cacao 72% Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Veritas
Veritas's Chocolate Cacao 72% is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Erythritol.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This chocolate contains cacao and agave fiber, but also includes erythritol as a sweetener. The presence of erythritol raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Erythritol is a synthetic sweetener that may raise concerns about artificial additives.
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
- Cacao is a natural ingredient providing rich flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Agave fiber contributes to texture and may offer some dietary fiber benefits.
Concerns
- Erythritol is a synthetic sweetener that may raise concerns about artificial additives.
- Potential traces of milk and soy indicate possible allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Cacao safe in this dessert?
Good
Cacao is used here as base. Cacao is the primary ingredient, providing rich flavor and potential health benefits associated with cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cacao*
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Is Agave Fiber safe in this dessert?
Good
Agave Fiber is used here as base. Agave fiber adds texture and may contribute some dietary fiber, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fibra vegetal (agave)*
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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 that provides a smooth texture and rich mouthfeel, enhancing the chocolate experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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Is Erythritol safe in this dessert?
Bad
Erythritol is used here as sweetener. Erythritol is a synthetic sweetener used to reduce sugar content, raising concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcorante: eritritol
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: 4175975
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Allergens detected: soy , milk
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