Is Coco Cream Chocolate Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ulker
Coco Cream Chocolate Spread is a dessert from Ulker. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Vegetable Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and vegetable oil, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Hazelnut and cocoa powder are present but in lower proportions, indicating a less favorable ingredient profile.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 hazelnut (13%), providing a nutty flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Cocoa powder (7%) adds a chocolate flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Vegetable oil is a processed ingredient that may not offer the same quality as natural fats.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the spread but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil is a processed fat that may not provide the same health benefits as natural oils, raising concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Vegetable Oil
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Is Hazelnut safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnut (13%) adds flavor and some nutritional value, contributing positively to the spread's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hazelnut (13%)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder (7%) provides chocolate flavor but is present in a lower proportion, which may limit its overall impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa Powder (7%)
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring (vanilla) enhances the taste but may vary in quality depending on the source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavoring (Vanilla)
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: 4196858
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Allergens detected: hazelnut
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