Is Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
This page reviews Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt by Tony's Chocolonely as a dessert. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This dark chocolate contains cocoa mass and sugar, with added almonds and sea salt. The presence of lecithin as an emulsifier raises some concerns about processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This dark chocolate contains cocoa mass and sugar, with added almonds and sea salt. The presence of lecithin as an emulsifier raises some concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Lecithin (soy) is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 51% cocoa, indicating a significant cocoa content which is generally favorable.
- Includes almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and texture.
- Sea salt enhances flavor and can balance sweetness in chocolate.
Concerns
- Lecithin (soy) is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Contains sugar, which is a processed ingredient and can contribute to dietary concerns.
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 Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, supporting quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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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 due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds add nutritional value, including healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandeln
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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 derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances the overall flavor profile of the chocolate, providing a contrast to sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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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 consistency but is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (Soja))
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: 4222787
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Allergens detected: soy
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