Is Extra Dark Chocolate with Smooth Liquid Filling (44%) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lindor
Extra Dark Chocolate with Smooth Liquid Filling (44%) is a dessert from Lindor. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Aromas.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also contains several processed ingredients like sugar and vegetable fats. The presence of milk derivatives raises concerns about dairy content.
Main concern
Includes vegetable fats, which may be less desirable compared to cocoa butter for chocolate quality.
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 primary ingredients, indicating a chocolate base with potential quality.
- Contains vanilla pod and malt extract, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Includes vegetable fats, which may be less desirable compared to cocoa butter for chocolate quality.
- Presence of milk derivatives like skimmed milk powder and lactose raises concerns for lactose-sensitive consumers.
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 a key ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaová hmota
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the chocolate but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fats is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable fats, including coconut and palm kernel oil, are used for texture but may compromise the chocolate's quality compared to cocoa butter.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rostlinné tuky (kokosový a palmojádrový v různém poměru)
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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 from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaové máslo
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds flavor and color to the chocolate, and its reduced fat content indicates a specific formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku
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Is Anhydrous Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anhydrous Milk Fat is used here as base. Anhydrous milk fat is a concentrated dairy ingredient that enhances creaminess but may raise concerns for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: bezvodý mléčný tuk
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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 dairy ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: sušené odstředěné mléko
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: laktóza
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Is Vanilla Pod safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Pod is used here as flavor. Vanilla pod is a natural flavoring agent that enhances the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilkový lusk
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Is Aromas safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are often synthetic flavoring agents that may not provide the same quality as natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromata
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Is Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrakt z _ječného_ sladu
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: 4126758
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts
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