Is Cinnamon & Chocolate Cocoa Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Land O Lakes
Cinnamon & Chocolate Cocoa Mix is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Land O Lakes. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as hydrogenated coconut oil and artificial flavor, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of sugar and corn syrup solids further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.
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 cinnamon, which is a natural spice that can enhance flavor.
- Nonfat dry milk provides a creamy texture without added fat.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.
- Artificial flavor indicates the presence of synthetic additives, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the mix but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: NONFAT DRY MILK
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Is Whey safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein and creaminess but is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar consumption and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
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Is Dutch Processed Cocoa safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Dutch Processed Cocoa is used here as flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa is treated to reduce acidity, enhancing flavor but may lack some of the health benefits of natural cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DUTCH-PROCESSED COCOA
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCONUT OIL
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, but excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Hydrogenated coconut oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Caseinate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium caseinate is a milk protein used as an emulsifier, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM CASEINATE
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Is Cinnamon safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as natural_extract. Cinnamon is a natural spice that adds flavor and may have some health benefits, contributing positively to the mix.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CINNAMON
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CELLULOSE GUM
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Is Potassium Sodium Phosphate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Potassium Sodium Phosphate is used here as buffer. Potassium and sodium phosphate are used as buffers but are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: POTASSIUM & SODIUM PHOSPHATE
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavor is a synthetic additive that enhances taste but raises concerns about the use of artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
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Is Mono Diglycerides safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Mono Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: MONO & DIGLYCERIDES
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier derived from soybeans, which can raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium stearoyl lactylate is an emulsifier that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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: 3499932
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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