Is Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cote d'Or
This page reviews Dark Chocolate by Cote d'Or 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, Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa powder, with soy lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of sugar and artificial flavor raises concerns about the overall quality and safety.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 provides a rich chocolate flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Cocoa content is at least 54%, indicating a significant amount of cocoa solids.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for those avoiding additives.
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 added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about health impacts such as increased risk of obesity and diabetes.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and contains beneficial compounds, supporting its classification as a good ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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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 that enhances texture and mouthfeel, contributing positively to the chocolate's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds flavor and is a source of antioxidants, supporting the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and stability, but as a processed ingredient, it raises some concerns about additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithine de soja)
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Is Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. The inclusion of artificial flavor may indicate a lack of natural flavoring, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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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 but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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: 3569256
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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