Is Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pancracio
This page reviews Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt by Pancracio as a dessert. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This dark chocolate contains 64% cocoa and includes ingredients like soy lecithin and natural vanilla flavor. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate concerns about processing and quality.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
This dark chocolate contains 64% cocoa and includes ingredients like soy lecithin and natural vanilla flavor. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about overall healthiness and 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
- Contains 64% cocoa, indicating a higher cocoa content which is generally associated with better quality chocolate.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste profile without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about overall healthiness and quality.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
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: pasta de cacao
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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 is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and richness to the chocolate, being a natural fat derived from cocoa beans.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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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: emulgente: lecitina de soja
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste without synthetic additives, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de vainilla
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Is Caramelized Cocoa Nibs safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Cocoa Nibs is used here as base. Caramelized cocoa nibs add texture and flavor but contain sugar, which raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: nibs de cacao caramelizado
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flor de sal Delta del Ebro
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: 4180396
More from this brand: Pancracio products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk , tree_nuts , peanut
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