Is Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fairglobe
This page reviews Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa by Fairglobe as a dessert. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This dark chocolate contains cocoa mass, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, with soy lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of soy lecithin raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This dark chocolate contains cocoa mass, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, with soy lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of soy lecithin raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 derived from cocoa beans, indicating a natural source.
- Contains cane sugar, a less processed sweetener compared to refined sugars.
Concerns
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Potential traces of nuts and milk indicate possible allergen exposure.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 flavor and is derived from cocoa beans, indicating a natural source.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pâte de cacao
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a less processed sweetener compared to refined sugars, contributing to the overall sweetness of the chocolate.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne
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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 of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but its processed nature raises moderate concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)
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: 3350211
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk
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