Is Chocolate Hazelnut Roll Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brossard
Chocolate Hazelnut Roll is a snack from Brossard. 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, Invert Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and potassium sorbate, indicating a moderate quality. The presence of chocolate and hazelnut paste adds some value, but synthetic additives raise concerns.
Main concern
Contains potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that 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 chocolate (5.4%) which adds flavor and some quality.
- Includes hazelnut paste (4.5%) contributing to taste and texture.
- Uses natural vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Incorporates chicory root fiber, which may provide some dietary fiber.
Concerns
- Contains potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Includes glucose syrup, a highly processed sweetener with potential health implications.
- Uses multiple emulsifiers like soy lecithin, indicating processing.
- Contains refined sugars, which may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack 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 snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient providing structure. However, it is a refined grain, which may lack some nutrients compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns due to its high caloric content and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Fresh Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Fresh Eggs is used here as base. Fresh eggs provide protein and contribute to the texture and richness of the roll, indicating a more natural ingredient choice.
Role in formula: base
Original: œufs frais
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as stabilizer. Glycerol acts as a stabilizer in the product, helping to maintain moisture. However, it is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: glycérol
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Is Sorbitols safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitols is used here as stabilizer. Sorbitols are sugar alcohols used for moisture retention. While they are lower in calories, they can cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: sorbitols
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate (5.4%) adds flavor and richness to the product, but it also contains sugar and fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolat
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste (4.5%) contributes to the flavor and texture, providing some nutritional benefits, including healthy fats.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de noisette
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre inverti
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Is Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed skim milk adds creaminess and sweetness but is high in sugar and lacks the nutritional benefits of whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé concentré sucré
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides some protein and calcium but lacks the fat content found in whole milk, which may affect flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and contributes to the texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum en poudre
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer, but it is a refined ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de blé
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as fat. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: fat
Original: huile de colza
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Bran is used here as fiber. Wheat bran (0.8%) adds dietary fiber, which can aid digestion and improve overall health, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: son de blé
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Is Potassium Tartrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Tartrates is used here as leavening agent. Potassium tartrates are used as leavening agents to help the product rise. They are generally safe but indicate processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: tartrates de potassium
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonates serve as leavening agents, contributing to the texture but are processed ingredients that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: carbonates de sodium
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as stabilizer. Wheat gluten is used for its binding properties, enhancing texture but may pose issues for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gluten de blé
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for balancing sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients and improve texture but are processed and may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono - et diglycérides d'acide gras
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithine de soja
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbate de potassium
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Is Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot juice concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic dyes, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: jus concentré de carotte
Read the full ingredient profile for Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Vegetable Fibers safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Fibers is used here as fiber. Vegetable fibers contribute to dietary fiber content, which can aid digestion and improve overall health, enhancing the product's profile.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: fibres végétales
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in origin, raising some concerns about processing and sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidulant to balance flavors and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique
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: 3753194
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat
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