Is Dark Chocolate With Hazelnut Toffee Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Endangered Species Chocolate
Endangered Species Chocolate's Dark Chocolate With Hazelnut Toffee 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.
This chocolate contains bittersweet chocolate and organic butter, but also includes sugar and soy lecithin, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of multiple sugars and emulsifiers indicates a moderately processed composition.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains bittersweet chocolate and organic butter, but also includes sugar and soy lecithin, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of multiple sugars and emulsifiers indicates a moderately processed composition.
Main concern
Sugar is present in multiple forms, indicating a high level of sweetness that may not appeal to all 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
- Bittersweet chocolate provides a rich flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.
- Organic butter contributes to a creamy texture, improving mouthfeel and richness.
Concerns
- Sugar is present in multiple forms, indicating a high level of sweetness that may not appeal to all consumers.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that raises concerns about ingredient processing and potential allergens.
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.
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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, sugar, and cocoa butter, providing a rich flavor but also contributing to sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla)
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Is Organic Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Organic Butter is used here as base. Organic butter adds creaminess and richness to the chocolate, enhancing the overall texture and flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic butter (milk)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the chocolate, but its presence in multiple forms raises concerns about overall sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Hazelnuts provide a nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall taste and quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hazelnuts
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but may raise concerns about processing and allergens.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower lecithin
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor by balancing sweetness and enriching the overall taste experience in the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 2434172
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts
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