Is Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pingo Doce
Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Pingo Doce. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, which are common in chocolate. However, the presence of milk powder and emulsifiers raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
High sugar content may raise 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 butter, a natural fat that contributes to a smooth texture.
- Includes a minimum of 33% cocoa, indicating a decent cocoa content.
Concerns
- High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which are processed ingredients with mixed safety profiles.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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 overall sweetness of the chocolate but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Açúcar
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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, providing a creamy texture and mouthfeel in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteiga de cacau
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and contributes to the chocolate flavor and color, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacau
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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: leite em pó magro
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding protein and flavor but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: soro de leite em pó
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the chocolate but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gordura do leite
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante [lecitinas (soja)]
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste adds flavor and richness to the chocolate, enhancing its overall taste profile with a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pasta de avelãs
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance the chocolate's taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural
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: 3999850
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , hazelnut
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