Is Everything Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely's Everything Bar 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, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup as primary ingredients, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of emulsifier lecithins (soya) indicates some processing, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises quality concerns.
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 mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from cocoa beans, indicating a chocolate base.
- Includes almonds and honey-almond-nougat, providing some natural flavors and textures.
- Cocoa solids are at a minimum of 32%, contributing to the chocolate flavor profile.
- Dried whole milk adds creaminess and richness to the bar.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises quality concerns.
- Emulsifier lecithins (soya) indicates processing, which may affect ingredient integrity.
- Caramel pieces contain additional sugars and cream, further increasing the sugar load.
- Potential allergen presence due to nuts and milk, which may limit consumer options.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but raises concerns due to its high content, contributing to potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Dried Whole Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Whole Milk is used here as base. Dried whole milk adds creaminess and nutritional value, derived from milk, which is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried whole milk
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat from cocoa beans, contributing to the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, providing the chocolate flavor and essential cocoa solids.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Caramel Pieces safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Pieces is used here as flavor. Caramel pieces add flavor and texture but contain sugar and cream, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 6% caramel pieces (sugar, glucose syrup, cream (milk), Sugar w butter (milk))
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Almonds provide a natural crunch and flavor, adding nutritional benefits such as healthy fats and protein.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 4% almonds
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Is Pretzel Crumbs safe in this snack?
Medium
Pretzel Crumbs is used here as flavor. Pretzel crumbs add a salty crunch but are made from wheat flour and oil, which may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 4% pretzel crumbs (wheat flour, salt, sunflower oil, malted wheat flour, yeast, acidity regulator (sodium hydroxide))
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Is Honey Almond Nougat safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey Almond Nougat is used here as flavor. This mixture adds flavor and texture but contains multiple sugars and processed ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 3% honey-almond-nougat (cane sugar, glucose syrup, almonds, potato starch, honey, cocoa butter, egg white)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 0.28% sea salt
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Is Lecithins Soya safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithins Soya is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture but are processed, which may affect ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (lecithins (soya))
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: 4222779
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk
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