Is Extra Dark 85% Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Altromercato
Extra Dark 85% is a dessert from Altromercato. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of cane sugar and potential allergens like milk and nuts raises concerns about overall quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of cane sugar and potential allergens like milk and nuts raises concerns about overall quality.
Main concern
Cane sugar is present, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about sweetness and health implications.
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
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are high-quality ingredients that contribute to a rich chocolate flavor.
- Contains a high cocoa content (85%), which is generally associated with better quality chocolate.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is present, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about sweetness and health implications.
- Potential allergens such as milk, hazelnuts, and almonds may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating good quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasta di cacao
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and smooth texture to the chocolate, derived from cocoa beans and minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Burro di cacao
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess, affecting the overall rating.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucchero integrale di canna
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: 4137225
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts , almonds
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