Dark Chocolate Lemon Côte d'Or product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Dark Chocolate Lemon Côte d'Or Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Côte d'Or

Côte d'Or's Dark Chocolate Lemon Côte d'Or is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Fructose Glucose Syrup, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, raising quality concerns. Ingredients like palm oil and whole milk powder further indicate a processed product.

Main concern

Presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with processed fats.

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 natural lemon juice, providing a citrus flavor that enhances the chocolate experience.
  • Includes pectin and agar-agar as gelling agents, which are plant-derived and generally considered safe.

Concerns

  • Presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with processed fats.
  • Includes whole milk powder, indicating animal-derived content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4093734

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Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with processed fats.; Includes whole milk powder, indicating animal-derived content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains natural lemon juice, providing a citrus flavor that enhances the chocolate experience.; Includes pectin and agar-agar as gelling agents, which are plant-derived and generally considered safe.. See the Pros section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: Presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with processed fats.; Includes whole milk powder, indicating animal-derived content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of palm oil raises concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with processed fats.; Includes whole milk powder, indicating animal-derived content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.. See the full list above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa mass, concentrated pear puree, cocoa butter. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Côte d'Or — Dark Chocolate Lemon Côte d'Or has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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