Is Double Chocolate Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc's Double Chocolate Cookies is reviewed here as a snack. 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, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and 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 whole eggs from free-range hens, indicating a higher quality source of protein.
- Includes cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Uses natural vanilla flavoring, which is preferable to artificial alternatives.
- Incorporates milk powder, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and syrup, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains several emulsifiers like lecithin (E322), which indicate processing and potential quality issues.
- Presence of sodium bicarbonate (E500) as a leavening agent may raise concerns about additives.
- Includes milk whey 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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure to the cookies. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: FARINE DE BLE
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in the cookies, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Anhydrous Milk Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Anhydrous Milk Fat is used here as base. Anhydrous milk fat adds richness and flavor to the cookies but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: matière grasse laitière anhydre
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Is White Chocolate Piece safe in this snack?
Medium
White Chocolate Piece is used here as flavor. The white chocolate piece adds sweetness and creaminess, but its sugar content raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: morceau de chocolat blanc (Sucre, poudre de LAIT entier, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines de SOJA (E322), arôme naturel de vanille)
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Is Milk Chocolate Piece safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate Piece is used here as flavor. The milk chocolate piece contributes to the cookie's flavor profile but also adds to the sugar content, raising sweetness concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: morceau de chocolat au lait (sucre, poudre de LAIT entier, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant, lécithine (E322), arôme naturel de vanille)
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Is Dark Chocolate Piece safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate Piece is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate adds depth of flavor but also contributes to the overall sugar content, which may be excessive.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: morceau de chocolat noir (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de SOJA (E322), arôme naturel de vanille)
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Is Whole Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Egg is used here as base. Whole eggs provide moisture and binding properties, sourced from free-range hens, indicating a higher quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: OEUF, entier de poules élevées en plain air
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao en poudre
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may not suit those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum en poudre
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a basic ingredient used for hydration in the dough, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Eau
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Is Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Partially inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre partiellement inverti
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup
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Is Molasses safe in this snack?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: mélasses
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise, but its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever! carbonate de sodium (E500)
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as buffer. Calcium carbonate is used as a leavening agent and to provide calcium, but it is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: carbonate de calcium (E170)
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Is Iron safe in this snack?
Good
Iron is used here as nutrient. Iron is an essential nutrient added to fortify the cookies, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: Fer
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Is Nicotinamide safe in this snack?
Medium
Nicotinamide is used here as nutrient. Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 added for fortification, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: nicotinamide
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Is Vitamin B1 safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin B1 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B1 is added for nutritional fortification, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamine B1
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: 3363196
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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