Is Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Emmi
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Emmi. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Ethyl Alcohol, Carrageenan affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients such as glucose syrup and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of carrageenan and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Contains carrageenan, a thickener that raises concerns due to potential digestive issues.
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 hazelnut paste and chopped hazelnuts, providing a natural nut flavor.
- Includes mascarpone cheese, which adds creaminess and richness to the mousse.
Concerns
- Contains carrageenan, a thickener that raises concerns due to potential digestive issues.
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the mousse, providing necessary moisture without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for texture and flavor but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosnussöl
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and protein, contributing positively to the mousse's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this food?
Good
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate provides rich flavor and is a source of antioxidants, enhancing the mousse's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zartbitterschokolade
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, positively impacting the mousse's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter contributes to the creamy texture and rich flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the mousse.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to stabilize the mousse but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (enthält Soja))
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Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this food?
Bad
Ethyl Alcohol is used here as solvent. Ethyl alcohol is used as a solvent in flavoring but raises safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Ethylalkohol
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Carrageen
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Xanthan safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan is used here as thickener. Xanthan is a thickener that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan)
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste adds a rich nutty flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the mousse's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Haselnusspaste
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Is Mascarpone Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mascarpone Cheese is used here as base. Mascarpone cheese contributes creaminess and richness, positively impacting the mousse's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mascarpone-Frischkäse
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the mousse's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Chopped Hazelnuts safe in this food?
Good
Chopped Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Chopped hazelnuts provide texture and a nutty flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the mousse.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gehackte Haselnüsse
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: 3553134
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Allergens detected: soy , milk , egg , hazelnut
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