Is Chocolate Caramel Brownie Mocha Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nescafe Gold
Chocolate Caramel Brownie Mocha is a soft drink from Nescafe Gold. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Lactose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Instant coffee and milk powder are present, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality 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 powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes instant coffee, providing a caffeine boost and rich coffee flavor.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of lactose may be problematic for those with lactose intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
This soft drink 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 soft drink so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Cocoa Powder With Reduced Fat Content safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cocoa Powder With Reduced Fat Content is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall taste profile of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacaopoeder met verminderd vetgehalte (25%))
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere MELKpoeder (18%)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kokosolie
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee provides a rich flavor and caffeine content, enhancing the drink's overall appeal and energy-boosting properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: koffie (7%) (instantkoffie (6,5%), gemalen gebrande koffie)
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Is Lactose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, which may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals, raising concerns about its inclusion.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: LACTOSE
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Is Starch safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient that may not add nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zetmeel
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the overall taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma's
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Is Acid Regulators safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Acid Regulators is used here as buffer. Sodium bicarbonate and citric acid are used to regulate acidity, which is common in processed foods but may raise concerns about additives.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: zuurteregelaars (natriumbicarbonaat, citroenzuur)
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing to the overall taste balance of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddel (xanthaangom)
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: 4182259
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Allergens detected: milk
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