Is Double Choca Mocha Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nescafe Gold
Nescafe Gold's Double Choca Mocha is reviewed here as a soft drink. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of milk powder and natural flavor adds complexity to the ingredient profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 cocoa powder, which provides a rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes coffee, contributing to the beverage's characteristic taste and aroma.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains milk powder, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
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 soft drink, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the drink, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Šećer
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: obrano mlijeko u prahu
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that increases the drink's sweetness and raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukozni sirup
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder provides a rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the drink's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: čokoladni prah
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Reduced-fat cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, making it a better choice for flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaov prah smanjene masti
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosovo ulje
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee provides the characteristic flavor and aroma of the drink, contributing positively to its overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kava
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: mliječni šećer
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as regulator. Sodium carbonates are used to regulate acidity in the drink, but their presence indicates some processing.
Role in formula: regulator
Original: natrijevi karbonati
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: limunska kiselina
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sol
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor adds complexity to the taste profile but may involve processing, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: prirodna aroma
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: 4080271
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Allergens detected: milk
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