Is Chocolate Intense Cocoa 70% Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pancracio
Chocolate Intense Cocoa 70% is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Pancracio. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 70% dark chocolate with cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also contains sugar and soy lecithin as an emulsifier. These processed ingredients raise some quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 70% dark chocolate with cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also contains sugar and soy lecithin as an emulsifier. These processed ingredients raise some quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about sweetness and potential overconsumption.
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 70% cocoa, indicating a higher cocoa content which is generally preferred for dark chocolate.
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are natural components that contribute to the chocolate's rich flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about sweetness and potential overconsumption.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not appeal to those seeking minimal processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, supporting quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacao
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans that enhances the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and consistency but is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente: lecitina de soja
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste but is still a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de vainilla
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: 4180379
More from this brand: Pancracio products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk , nuts , peanuts
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