Is Dark Chocolate With Blueberries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Endangered Species Chocolate
Endangered Species Chocolate's Dark Chocolate With Blueberries is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains bittersweet chocolate with ingredients like cane sugar and soy lecithin, alongside infused blueberries. The presence of sugar and glycerol raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains bittersweet chocolate with ingredients like cane sugar and soy lecithin, alongside infused blueberries. The presence of sugar and glycerol raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Cane sugar and glycerol are present, which are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about overall quality.
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
- Bittersweet chocolate includes cocoa butter and chocolate liquor, indicating a rich chocolate base.
- Infused blueberries provide a fruit component, adding flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
Concerns
- Cane sugar and glycerol are present, which are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about overall quality.
- Natural blueberry flavor is included, which may indicate some level of processing compared to whole fruit.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Bittersweet Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Bittersweet Chocolate is used here as base. Bittersweet chocolate is a blend of chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, and sugar, providing a rich flavor but includes processed sugar.
Role in formula: base
Original: BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE (*CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, CANE SUGAR, *COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA)
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Is Blueberries safe in this dessert?
Good
Blueberries is used here as natural_extract. Blueberries are a natural fruit component, contributing flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: BLUEBERRIES
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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 and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Glycerol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as sweetener. Glycerol is used as a sweetener and humectant, which can retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: GLYCEROL
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Is Natural Blueberry Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Blueberry Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural blueberry flavor is added for taste enhancement, but its processing level may detract from the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL BLUEBERRY FLAVOR
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Blueberry Flavor
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, but it is a processed additive that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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: 2434178
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Allergens detected: soy
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