Is Crunch & Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chocola
Crunch & Cream is a snack from Chocola. It has a Zerotox safety score of 50/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Palm Oil, Filler Calcium Carbonate.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavors further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 cocoa powder, which can provide a rich flavor profile.
- Includes hazelnuts, adding a nutty taste and texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
- Contains artificial flavors, indicating a lack of natural ingredients.
- Emulsifiers like lecithin may raise concerns about processing and 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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a refined oil used for texture and moisture but may raise concerns due to processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gerstenmalzextrakt
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat linked to health and environmental concerns, impacting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmöl
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Is Cookie Pieces With Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cookie Pieces With Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. These cookie pieces contribute flavor and texture but contain refined ingredients that may not be healthful.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Keksstückchen mit Kakaopulver
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may lack the benefits of whole cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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Is Filler Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Filler Calcium Carbonate is used here as filler. Calcium carbonate is used as a filler and does not contribute nutritional value, raising concerns about unnecessary additives.
Role in formula: filler
Original: Füllstoff (Calciumcarbonat)
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can include various additives, raising concerns about transparency and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. The term 'flavor' indicates the presence of artificial additives, which can detract from the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can lead to health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
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: 3565781
More from this brand: Chocola products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: hazelnuts , gluten
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