Is Chocolate Mousse Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Beleaf
Beleaf's Chocolate Mousse is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 58/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Ethyl Alcohol.
58 / 100
Why score is 58
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and carrageenan, raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and thickeners indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
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 cocoa and dark chocolate, providing a chocolate flavor profile.
- Includes inulin, a prebiotic fiber that may support digestive health.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
-
Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this mousse, contributing to its texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
-
Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to increased sugar intake and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
-
Is Rice Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Extract is used here as base. Rice extract adds texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reis-Extrakt (Wasser, Reis 17%, Sonnenblumenöl, Speisesalz)
-
Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content but is often refined, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
-
Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosöl
-
Is Coconut Cream Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Cream Powder is used here as base. Coconut cream powder contributes to creaminess but is processed and may contain additives like maltodextrin.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosnusscreme-Pulver (Kokosnusscreme, Maltodextrin, modifizierte Stärke)
-
Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to calorie content and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
-
Is Cocoa safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa provides the chocolate flavor and contains antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakao 3,5%
-
Is Inulin safe in this food?
Good
Inulin is used here as natural_extract. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that may support digestive health and adds texture to the mousse.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Inulin
-
Is Dark Chocolate safe in this food?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate adds flavor and some antioxidants but is also a source of sugar and fat.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dunkle Schokolade 2,5% (Kakaomasse, Zucker, fettarmer Kakao, Kakaobutter, Emulgator: Lecithine)
-
Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this food?
Bad
Ethyl Alcohol is used here as flavor. Ethyl alcohol is used for flavoring but raises concerns due to its alcohol content, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ethylalkohol
-
Is Citrus Fiber safe in this food?
Medium
Citrus Fiber is used here as thickener. Citrus fiber is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Zitrusfaser
-
Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Carrageen
-
Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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: 4075649
More from this brand: Beleaf products in Zerotox
Similar products: food in Zerotox database
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.