Is Chocolate Lentils Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Choceur
This page reviews Chocolate Lentils by Choceur as a dessert. 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: Sugar, Milk Sugar, Whole Milk Powder.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and milk powder, which are common in confectionery but raise concerns about high sugar content. Lecithin as an emulsifier is acceptable, while beet juice concentrate is a natural colorant.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and milk sugar 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 beet juice concentrate, a natural colorant that avoids synthetic dyes.
- Lecithin serves as an emulsifier, improving texture without significant safety concerns.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and milk sugar raises quality concerns.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may have mixed health implications.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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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 derived from cocoa beans, enhancing texture and mouthfeel without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Rice Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as thickener. Rice starch is used as a thickener, which is generally safe but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Reisstärke
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar (lactose) adds sweetness but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Milchzucker
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Peppermint Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Peppermint Flavor is used here as flavor. Peppermint flavor adds a distinct taste but may be artificially derived, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pfefferminz-Aroma
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Bad
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder contributes to creaminess but raises concerns for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, generally considered safe but processed.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Beet Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Beet Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beet juice concentrate is a natural colorant that provides color without synthetic additives, enhancing product quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Lebensmittel: Rote Bete Saftkonzentrat
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Is Table Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used to enhance flavor and is a natural ingredient, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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: 3853909
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Allergens detected: milk
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