Is Gingerama Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Denman Island Chocolate
This page reviews Gingerama Dark Chocolate by Denman Island Chocolate as a dessert. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This dark chocolate features fair trade chocolate with a minimum of 66% cocoa mass and candied ginger. The composition indicates a high-quality product with minimal synthetic additives.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This dark chocolate features fair trade chocolate with a minimum of 66% cocoa mass and candied ginger. The composition indicates a high-quality product with minimal synthetic additives.
Main concern
Cane sugar is present, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
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 fair trade chocolate, ensuring ethical sourcing and quality.
- High cocoa content (min. 66%) indicates a rich chocolate flavor and quality.
- Candied ginger adds a unique flavor profile and natural sweetness.
- Minimal processing with no artificial additives detected.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is present, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
- Candied ginger may contain additional sugars, impacting overall sweetness.
- Cocoa butter, while natural, is a fat that some consumers may wish to limit.
- No additional functional ingredients for health benefits are included.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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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 richness. Its high percentage indicates a quality product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that may raise concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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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, contributing to the smooth texture of the chocolate without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Candied Ginger safe in this dessert?
Medium
Candied Ginger is used here as flavor. Candied ginger adds a unique flavor and sweetness but may contain added sugars, impacting the overall sweetness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Candied ginger
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: 3419893
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