Is Chocolate Drink Powder Safe? Ingredient Analysis
X-Tra
Chocolate Drink Powder is a soft drink from X-Tra. 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, Dextrose, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and dextrose as sweeteners, along with whey powder and low-fat cocoa powder. The presence of emulsifier E322 raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sugar and dextrose are high in sweetness, contributing to a high sugar content.
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
- Low-fat cocoa powder (16%) provides a chocolate flavor while being lower in fat content.
- Whey powder adds creaminess and enhances the texture of the drink.
Concerns
- Sugar and dextrose are high in sweetness, contributing to a high sugar content.
- Emulsifier E322 (lecithin) is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Dextrose safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that increases sweetness but contributes to high sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Whey Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds creaminess and protein but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder (16%) provides chocolate flavor with reduced fat content, supporting a more balanced profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettfattig kakaopulver* 16% (kakaobønner: Ikke-EU)
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Is Emulsifier E322 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Emulsifier E322 is used here as emulsifier. E322 (lecithin) is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E 322)
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Aroma safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavoring agents.
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: 4060119
More from this brand: X-Tra products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk
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