Is Chocolate Lentils Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hennig Olsen
Hennig Olsen's Chocolate Lentils is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Natural colors from spirulina and fruits are present, but synthetic additives like emulsifiers and surface treatment agents are also included.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Natural colors from spirulina and fruits indicate some use of plant-based ingredients.
- Contains stabilizer akasiegummi, a natural gum that helps maintain texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes emulsifier sunflower lecithin, which is processed and may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: helmelkpulver
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomasse
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: rismel
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Is Akasie Gum safe in this dessert?
Good
Akasie Gum is used here as stabilizer. Akasie gum is a natural stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (akasiegummi)
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Is Natural Color Spirulina Apple Pumpkin Radish Lemon Blackcurrant Colored Thistle Blue Potato safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Color Spirulina Apple Pumpkin Radish Lemon Blackcurrant Colored Thistle Blue Potato is used here as colorant. Natural colors derived from various plants provide visual appeal without synthetic dyes, indicating a focus on natural ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: naturlig farge (konsentrat fra spirulina, eple, gresskar, reddik, sitron, solbær, fargetistel, blåpotet)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is a processed emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (solsikkelecitin)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Surface Treatment Agent Carnauba Wax Beeswax Shellac safe in this dessert?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agent Carnauba Wax Beeswax Shellac is used here as coating. These surface treatment agents provide a shiny finish but are processed ingredients that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: coating
Original: overflatebehandlingsmiddel (karnaubavoks, bivoks, skjellakk)
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: 4048446
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Allergens detected: milk
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