Is Duplo 24-Pack Metal Tin Retro Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ferrero
This page reviews Duplo 24-Pack Metal Tin Retro by Ferrero as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Palm Fat, Vanillin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial flavoring also indicates a less natural profile.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed nature.
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 hazelnuts (5.5%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a good quality fat source.
- Uses lecithin (soy) as an emulsifier, which is common in chocolate products.
- The product has a nostalgic appeal with its retro packaging.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed nature.
- Contains palm fat, which is associated with environmental concerns.
- Includes artificial flavoring (vanillin), indicating less natural composition.
- Presence of wheat flour may pose issues for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate is a sweetened chocolate made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and milk powder. Its high sugar content raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: VOLLMILCHSCHOKOLADE
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's high sweetness level, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental concerns due to deforestation associated with its production.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palm)
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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 may pose issues for those with gluten intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENMEHL
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: HASELNÜSSE
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: SÜSSMOLKENPULVER
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps baked goods rise, but its presence indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel Natriumhydrogencarbonat
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Is Vanillin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vanillin is used here as flavor. Vanillin is an artificial flavoring that mimics vanilla, indicating a less natural composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanillin
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to blend ingredients, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
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: 4116170
More from this brand: Ferrero products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , wheat
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