Is Dark Chocolate Flavor Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cote d'Or
This page reviews Dark Chocolate Flavor Drink by Cote d'Or as a soft drink. 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: Anti Caking Agent E55.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes whole cocoa powder and E55 as an anti-caking agent, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of milk indicates potential allergens.
Main concern
E55 is a synthetic anti-caking agent, which raises quality 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 whole cocoa powder, which provides a rich chocolate flavor.
- E55 serves as an anti-caking agent, improving product texture and consistency.
Concerns
- E55 is a synthetic anti-caking agent, which raises quality concerns.
- Contains milk, which may pose allergen risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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 soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Whole Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Whole Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Whole cocoa powder contributes to the drink's rich chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre entier en beurre de cacao
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Is Anti Caking Agent E55 safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Anti Caking Agent E55 is used here as stabilizer. E55 is a synthetic anti-caking agent used to prevent clumping. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: antiagglomérant E55
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Is Aromas safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are added to enhance flavor but can vary in quality. The lack of specificity raises concerns about the nature of these flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor in this drink. It is a common ingredient that can improve taste without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Thickener E46 safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Thickener E46 is used here as thickener. E46 is a thickening agent that improves texture. While it is processed, it does not raise significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant E46
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: 4094917
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Allergens detected: milk
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