Is Chocolate Hazelnut Yogurt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Landfein
This page reviews Chocolate Hazelnut Yogurt by Landfein as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Starch, Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes carrageenan and modified starch, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar also contributes to the moderate rating.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickening agent that may raise concerns due to its 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 67% whole milk, providing a creamy texture and natural dairy flavor.
- Includes 1% hazelnut puree, adding a nutty taste and some natural flavor.
- Rainforest Alliance Certified aroma indicates a commitment to sustainable sourcing.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickening agent that may raise concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that can indicate lower quality compared to natural thickeners.
- Sugar is present, which contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Whole Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk provides a creamy texture and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the yogurt's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilch
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream enhances the richness and mouthfeel of the yogurt, supporting its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahne
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Is Sugar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness to the yogurt but raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, which may indicate lower quality compared to natural alternatives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dairy?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, supporting a balanced composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Hazelnut Puree safe in this dairy?
Good
Hazelnut Puree is used here as flavor. Hazelnut puree adds a natural nutty flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the yogurt's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Haselnussmark
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is used for texture and protein content but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickening agent that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Carrageen
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that can improve texture but may cause digestive discomfort in some people.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Rainforest Alliance Certified Aroma safe in this dairy?
Good
Rainforest Alliance Certified Aroma is used here as flavor. This aroma indicates a commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, which is a positive aspect of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma Rainforest Alliance Certified
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: 3528622
More from this brand: Landfein products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts
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