Is Dark Chocolate with Caramelized Hazelnut Pieces and Raspberries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cote d'Or
This page reviews Dark Chocolate with Caramelized Hazelnut Pieces and Raspberries by Cote d'Or as a dessert. 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: Sugar, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains sugar and emulsifier (soy lecithin), indicating a processed composition. The presence of skimmed milk powder raises concerns about dairy content.
Main concern
Sugar is the primary ingredient, indicating high sweetness and potential for overconsumption.
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 dried raspberries, providing a fruit component that adds flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a natural fat contributing to the chocolate's smooth texture.
Concerns
- Sugar is the primary ingredient, indicating high sweetness and potential for overconsumption.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for those avoiding additives.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is the main ingredient, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns related to excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing rich flavor and beneficial compounds, indicating a quality chocolate base.
Role in formula: base
Original: pate de cacao
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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 that enhances the smoothness and mouthfeel of chocolate, contributing positively to texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts add flavor and texture, and their presence supports a more natural composition in this chocolate.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: _noisettes_ (5,5%)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor and contains antioxidants, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Dried Raspberries safe in this dessert?
Good
Dried Raspberries is used here as natural_extract. Dried raspberries provide a fruity flavor and additional nutrients, enhancing the chocolate's complexity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: framboises séchées
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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: émulsifiant (_lécithine de soja_)
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising concerns about the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but raises concerns for those avoiding dairy or lactose.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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: 4094247
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk
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