Is Chocolate Cake with Crispy Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Almondy
Chocolate Cake with Crispy Caramel is a dessert from Almondy. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Palm Fat, Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as sugar and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives and emulsifiers also indicates a processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar, brown sugar, and 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 almond (5%), which adds a natural nut flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and flavor.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar, brown sugar, and syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm fat is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
- Contains milk derivatives and egg whites, indicating potential allergens for some consumers.
- Emulsifier lecithin (soy) may raise concerns for those avoiding soy products.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the cake, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Egg White safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white is a common ingredient that provides structure and stability in baked goods, but it may pose allergenic risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Hühnereiweiß_
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and moisture to the cake, but its high fat content raises concerns about overall healthiness.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Sahne_
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk contributes to flavor and richness, but it also adds cholesterol, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Eigelb_
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is often criticized for health and environmental issues, raising concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palme, Shea)
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Is Sheabutter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sheabutter is used here as base. Shea butter is used for its fat content, contributing to texture, but it is less common in baked goods and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Shea
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Is Almond safe in this dessert?
Good
Almond is used here as base. Almonds provide flavor and some nutritional benefits, making them a positive addition to the cake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandel (5%)
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Is Buttermilk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Buttermilk Powder is used here as base. Buttermilk powder adds flavor and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Buttermilchpulver_
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but may raise concerns due to processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this dessert?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds add texture and nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenkerne
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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 enhances flavor and texture, making it a beneficial ingredient in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Sweet Apricot Kernels safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweet Apricot Kernels is used here as base. Sweet apricot kernels add a unique flavor but may raise concerns due to potential toxicity in large amounts.
Role in formula: base
Original: süße Aprikosenkerne
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Is Milk Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Product is used here as base. Milk products contribute to flavor and texture but may pose allergenic risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Molkenerzeugnis_
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing flavor and some health benefits, making it a positive component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Magermilchpulver_
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to flavor and texture but adds saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Butterreinfett_
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed skimmed milk is high in sugar and adds to the overall sweetness, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gezuckerte _Kondensmagermilch_ (_Kondensmagermilch_, Zucker)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk
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Is Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Syrup is used here as sweetener. Syrup is a concentrated sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zuckersirup
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is another form of sugar that adds sweetness, contributing to the high sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brauner Zucker
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, making it a necessary ingredient in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (_Soja_))
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often artificial and can raise concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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: 4056769
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy
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