Is Croccantini - Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldente
Croccantini - Milk Chocolate is a snack from Aldente. 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 Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate with sugar and cocoa butter, alongside almonds and hazelnuts. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about processed ingredients, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from both sugar and glucose syrup raises quality 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
- Contains almonds and hazelnuts, which provide some nutritional benefits and flavor.
- Milk chocolate offers a familiar taste profile, appealing to many consumers.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Presence of lecithin as an emulsifier indicates some processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the product, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the creamy texture of the chocolate without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor to the chocolate, being a common ingredient in confectionery without major safety issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the ground form of cocoa beans, providing rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but as a processed ingredient, it raises some concerns regarding quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Aroma safe in this snack?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to artificial flavoring agents, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide texture and flavor, along with healthy fats and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandeln
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts add flavor and nutritional value, being a natural ingredient that enhances the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haselnüsse
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: 3856496
More from this brand: Aldente products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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