Is Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Choceur
Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Choceur. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Confectioners Glaze affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate with sugar and milk fat, raising concerns about added sugars and dairy. Dextrin and confectioners glaze are also present, indicating a processed product.
Main concern
Includes sugar and milk fat in dark chocolate, which may raise health 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 dry roasted almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Rainforest Alliance Certified chocolate indicates some sustainability in sourcing.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and milk fat in dark chocolate, which may raise health concerns.
- Dextrin and confectioners glaze suggest a level of processing that may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate is a blend of sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, and milk fat, contributing sweetness and creaminess but raising concerns about added sugars and dairy content.
Role in formula: base
Original: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN (AS AN EMULSIFIER}, VANILLA)
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Is Dry Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Dry Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Dry roasted almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: DRY ROASTED ALMONDS
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Is Dextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler, which may raise concerns about the level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: DEXTRIN
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Is Confectioners Glaze safe in this snack?
Bad
Confectioners Glaze is used here as coating. Confectioners glaze is a coating agent that may contain shellac, raising concerns about the use of animal-derived ingredients and processing methods.
Role in formula: coating
Original: CONFECTIONERS GLAZE
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: 3854922
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Allergens detected: milk , tree_nut
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