Is Fairtrade Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass Milk Powder Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gwoon
Fairtrade Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass Milk Powder is a dessert from Gwoon. 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 Sugar, E100 E160e.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains sugar and cocoa butter, which are common in chocolate. However, the presence of emulsifier soy lecithin and artificial colorants raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises 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
- Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of chocolate.
- Full milk powder adds creaminess and enhances the overall flavor profile.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- The use of artificial colorants E100/E160e indicates a level of processing that may affect quality.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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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 rich texture and flavor to the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacapboter
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Is Full Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Full Milk Powder is used here as base. Full milk powder adds creaminess and enhances the flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: volle MELKPOEDER
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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, providing the essential chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaomassa
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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 it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOJALECITHINE
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile, though it is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk vanille - aroma
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Is E100 E160e safe in this dessert?
Bad
E100 E160e is used here as colorant. E100/E160e are artificial colorants that may raise concerns regarding synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof: E100/E160e
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: 4202689
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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