Is Cocoa Selection Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hachez
This page reviews Cocoa Selection by Hachez as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of sugar and emulsifier lecithin raises concerns about processing and quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of sugar and emulsifier lecithin raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
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
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are high-quality ingredients that contribute to the chocolate's rich flavor.
- Bourbon vanilla extract adds a natural flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
- Lecithin, as an emulsifier, is a processed ingredient that may indicate a less natural composition.
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 Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate's rich flavor and texture. It is minimally processed and considered high quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate. It is a high-quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about health implications due to its high processing level.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla extract is a natural flavoring that enhances the chocolate's taste profile, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon-Vanilleextrakt
Read the full ingredient profile for Bourbon Vanilla Extract
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: 3815114
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Allergens detected: milk
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