Is Chocolate Sauce 310g Hennig-Olsen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hennig-Olsen
Hennig-Olsen's Chocolate Sauce 310g Hennig-Olsen is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. 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 Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners, raising 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes water, a basic and safe ingredient for consistency.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners, raising quality concerns.
- Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that may indicate a less natural composition.
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 sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener used for texture and sweetness. Its high processing raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to sweetness but lacks nutritional benefits, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as base. Sweetened condensed milk adds creaminess and sweetness but is a processed ingredient with added sugars, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sukret kondensert melk
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the sauce, ensuring proper consistency without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Reduced-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about overall fat quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kokosolje
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in sauces, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e202)
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Is Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a flavoring agent that can be natural or synthetic, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4048439
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