Is Crispy Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dia
This page reviews Crispy Milk Chocolate by Dia 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: Sugar, Soy Lecithin, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains sugar and cocoa butter, but also includes several processed ingredients like skimmed milk powder and emulsifier. The presence of lecithin raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient with potential health concerns.
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 butter is a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of chocolate.
- Contains a minimum of 30% cocoa, indicating a decent cocoa content for flavor.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient with potential health concerns.
- Lecithin (soy) is an emulsifier that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises health concerns related to excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Azúcar
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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, providing a rich texture and flavor to the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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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: leche desnatada en polvo
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Is Extruded Rice safe in this dessert?
Medium
Extruded Rice is used here as base. Extruded rice provides a crunchy texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: arroz extrusionado (10%) (harina de arroz, harina de maíz, sal)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and contributes to the chocolate flavor and antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacao
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: suero de leche en polvo
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a saturated fat that raises health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: mantequilla
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste adds a nutty flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pasta de avellana
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that raises concerns about synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente (lecitina de soja)
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may refer to artificial or natural flavors, raising concerns about the quality and source of the flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4188932
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnut
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