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Is Dark Chocolate with Orange Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Aldi

Dark Chocolate with Orange is a dessert from Aldi. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

This dark chocolate contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also includes glucose syrup and sugar, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Includes glucose syrup and refined sugar, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.

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

  • Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are primary ingredients, contributing to a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Contains orange peel and orange oil, which provide natural citrus flavoring.

Concerns

  • Includes glucose syrup and refined sugar, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
  • The presence of multiple sugars indicates a higher sweetness level, which may not appeal to all consumers.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3852387

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Frequently asked questions

This dark chocolate contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also includes glucose syrup and sugar, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Includes glucose syrup and refined sugar, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.; The presence of multiple sugars indicates a higher sweetness level, which may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Yes. Aldi — Dark Chocolate with Orange has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, orange peel. See the Ingredients section above.
Aldi — Dark Chocolate with Orange has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Aldi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Aldi — Dark Chocolate with Orange has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
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Our analysis notes: Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are primary ingredients, contributing to a rich chocolate flavor.; Contains orange peel and orange oil, which provide natural citrus flavoring.. See the Pros section above.
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Aldi — Dark Chocolate with Orange has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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