Is Chocolate Fudge Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Halo Top
Chocolate Fudge Brownie is a food from Halo Top. 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, Invert Sugar, Mono And Diglycerides.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sweetened condensed skim milk and sugar, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of soy lecithin and mono and diglycerides indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Sweetened condensed skim milk and sugar are processed ingredients that raise concerns about added sugars.
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, a natural ingredient that adds flavor and is minimally processed.
- Includes soluble corn fiber, which can contribute to texture and is a source of dietary fiber.
Concerns
- Sweetened condensed skim milk and sugar are processed ingredients that raise concerns about added sugars.
- Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that may indicate a higher level of processing and potential quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed skim milk is a processed dairy product used for sweetness and creaminess. Its high sugar content raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: SWEETENED CONDENSED SKIN MILK
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk
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Is Skim Milk safe in this food?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is a low-fat dairy product that provides moisture and some nutritional value. It is minimally processed and generally safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIM MILK
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this food?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as thickener. Soluble corn fiber is a processed ingredient used for texture and fiber content. It is derived from corn and raises moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SOLUBLE CORN FIBER
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that adds rich chocolate flavor. It is minimally processed and generally considered safe.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COCOA POWDER
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient used for moisture. It is essential for the product's consistency and is safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Unbleached Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Unbleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Unbleached wheat flour is a processed grain product used for structure. It is less processed than bleached flour but still raises concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient used for structure. It is processed and may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Molasses safe in this food?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses is a byproduct of sugar refining that adds sweetness and flavor. It is less processed than refined sugar but still raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can increase sweetness and moisture but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: INVERT SUGAR
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs are a natural ingredient that provides structure and moisture. They are minimally processed and generally safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGGS
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Is Dried Egg Whites safe in this food?
Good
Dried Egg Whites is used here as base. Dried egg whites are a concentrated source of protein used for structure. They are minimally processed and safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: DRIED EGG WHITES
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. It is derived from soy and raises moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common ingredient used to enhance flavor. It is safe and minimally processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Guar Extract Reb M safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Extract Reb M is used here as thickener. Guar extract is a thickening agent derived from guar beans. It is processed but generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GUAR EXTRACT (REB M)
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that may indicate a higher level of processing and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES
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Is Cellulose Gel safe in this food?
Medium
Cellulose Gel is used here as thickener. Cellulose gel is a thickening agent derived from plant fibers. It is processed but generally safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CELLULOSE GEL
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent derived from plant fibers. It is processed but generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CELLULOSE GUM
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Is Soy safe in this food?
Medium
Soy is used here as base. Soy is a plant-based ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies. It is processed but generally safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOY
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Is Wheat safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat is used here as base. Wheat is a common ingredient that may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities. It is processed but generally safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT
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: 3263078
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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