Is Dark Chocolate Almonds Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monoprix
This page reviews Dark Chocolate Almonds by Monoprix 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: E476, Shellac, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate (69%) and roasted almonds (29%), but also contains glucose syrup and sugar, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and overall quality.
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 dark chocolate (69%), which provides a rich cocoa flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Roasted almonds (29%) add a natural crunch and healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and overall quality.
- Contains emulsifiers like soy lecithin and E476, which are processed ingredients that may affect the product's natural quality.
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 Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate (69%) provides flavor and potential health benefits but is often high in sugar and may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolat noir 69%
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in dark chocolate, contributing to its flavor and antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao*
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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 but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithines (soja)
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Is E476 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E476 is used here as emulsifier. E476 is a synthetic emulsifier that can raise concerns about processed additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E476
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds (29%) provide healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandes torréfiées 29%
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener used in coatings but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomme arabique
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Is Shellac safe in this dessert?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac is a synthetic coating agent that raises concerns about the use of non-food substances in edible products.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: Shellac
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to added sugars and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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: 3684519
More from this brand: Monoprix products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: egg , milk , gluten , tree_nut
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