Is Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Notco
Chocolate is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Notco. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Dipotassium Phosphate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and vegetable oils, which are processed ingredients. The presence of synthetic additives like dipotassium phosphate raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
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, providing a chocolate flavor that is appealing to consumers.
- Includes pea protein, which adds a plant-based protein source to the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Vegetable oils are processed and may not align with clean eating preferences.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this product, contributing to the overall texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oils help in achieving a smooth texture but are processed and may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Vegetable Oil (Sunflower and/or Safflower and/or Canola Oil)
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Is Pea Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein adds nutritional value and is a plant-based protein source, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pea Protein
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Is Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa provides the characteristic chocolate flavor, though it is processed with alkali, which may affect its antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
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Is Pineapple Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Pineapple Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. This ingredient adds a fruity note, enhancing the flavor profile while providing some natural sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pineapple Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Pineapple Juice Concentrate
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is used to fortify the product, but it is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: Calcium Carbonate
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavor
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acacia Gum is used here as stabilizer. Acacia gum acts as a stabilizer, helping to maintain texture, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Acacia Gum
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as thickener. Gellan gum is used to improve texture but is a processed thickening agent that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Gellan Gum
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Dipotassium Phosphate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dipotassium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Dipotassium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for stabilization, raising concerns about its presence in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Dipotassium Phosphate
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Is Cabbage Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Cabbage Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Cabbage juice concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Cabbage Juice Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Cabbage Juice Concentrate
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Is Vitamin D2 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vitamin D2 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin D2 is added for fortification, but its synthetic nature may raise quality concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: Vitamin D2
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B12 is included for nutritional enhancement, though it is a synthetic form that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: Vitamin B12
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: 3467582
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