Is Côte D'Ivoire 65% Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frey
Frey's Côte D'Ivoire 65% Dark Chocolate is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 85/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This dark chocolate contains cacao mass, sugar, and cocoa butter, indicating a high-quality composition with minimal processing. The absence of synthetic additives supports its clean rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This dark chocolate contains cacao mass, sugar, and cocoa butter, indicating a high-quality composition with minimal processing. The absence of synthetic additives supports its clean rating.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about 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
- Cacao mass is a natural ingredient providing rich flavor and quality.
- Cocoa butter contributes to smooth texture and is a natural fat.
- Minimal processing of ingredients indicates higher quality.
- No artificial additives detected, supporting a clean profile.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about sweetness and potential health impacts.
- May contain allergens like milk and nuts, which could affect sensitive consumers.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cacao Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cacao Mass is used here as base. Cacao mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating high quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cacao en pâte*
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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 that enhances the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao*
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: 4088697
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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