Is Chocolix Sans Gluten Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arvid Nordquist Norge AS
This page reviews Chocolix Sans Gluten by Arvid Nordquist Norge AS 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: Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High levels of processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm fat raise concerns about overall quality 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 (36%) which provides a rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- Includes milk powder (20%) which adds creaminess and enhances the texture of the chocolate.
- The use of tapioca starch as a stabilizer is a natural choice, providing a gluten-free option for consumers.
Concerns
- High levels of processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm fat raise concerns about overall quality and health implications.
- Presence of emulsifier (soy lecithin) and stabilizers indicates significant processing, which may detract from the product's natural appeal.
- Contains added sugars and glucose syrup, which can contribute to excessive sweetness and potential health concerns.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate (32%) provides a sweet and creamy base for the product, but its sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolat au lait 32%
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Is Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa (36%) contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao 36%
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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 can lead to increased sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisse de palme
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithine de soja
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Good
Tapioca Starch is used here as stabilizer. Tapioca starch is a natural stabilizer that helps maintain texture and is gluten-free, making it suitable for various diets.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: amidon de tapioca modifié
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but can vary in quality and may not be fully disclosed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Cellulose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cellulose is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose is a plant-derived stabilizer that helps maintain product consistency but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cellulose
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: 4133253
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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