Is Dark Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Dark Milk Chocolate is a dessert from Tony's Chocolonely. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Sodium Hydroxide.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains sugar and cocoa mass, but also includes processed ingredients like glucose syrup and lecithins. These additives indicate a moderate quality composition with some concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 provides a rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- Contains milk powder, which adds creaminess and enhances the texture of the chocolate.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that may contribute to health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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, indicating a good quality component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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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 derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient in baked goods, providing structure but is a processed grain that may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture and moisture but is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Malt Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malt Flour is used here as base. Malt flour adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmalzmehl
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Is Yeast safe in this dessert?
Good
Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that contributes to texture and flavor, indicating a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hefe
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as acidulant. Sodium hydroxide is a chemical used as a pH regulator, raising concerns about its synthetic nature and safety in food.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator (Natriumhydroxid)
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Is Caramel Pieces safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Pieces is used here as sweetener. Caramel pieces add sweetness and flavor but are made from sugar and glucose syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellstückchen (Zucker, Glukosesirup)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor and is generally considered a good quality ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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Is Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to improve texture and stability but are derived from soy, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (Soja))
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: 4222788
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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