Is Gingerbread Milk Chocolate Covered Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tesco
Gingerbread Milk Chocolate Covered is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Tesco. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains milk chocolate with 17% cocoa solids and several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar. These raise concerns about overall quality and safety.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener with potential health concerns.
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 milk chocolate, which provides a rich flavor profile.
- Includes spices like cinnamon and ginger, adding natural flavor.
- Uses sunflower oil, a common vegetable oil with moderate processing.
- Contains cocoa powder, which can enhance taste and texture.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener with potential health concerns.
- Presence of sugar raises concerns about high sweetness and processing.
- Includes emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which may raise quality concerns.
- Contains several additives like ammonium bicarbonate, which indicate processing.
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 snack.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure for the product, but its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pšeničná mouka
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukózo-fruktózový sirup
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate (17%) adds flavor but contains sugar and milk derivatives, raising concerns about sweetness and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mléčná čokoláda (17 %) [cukr, kakaové máslo*, sušená sladká syrovátka (mléko), sušené odstředěné mléko, kakaová hmota*, mléčný tuk, laktóza (mléko), emulgátory (sójové lecitiny, polyglycerylpolyricinoleát)]
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to high sweetness and potential health risks associated with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common vegetable oil used for texture but is often refined, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: slunečnicový olej
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Is Baking Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Agents is used here as stabilizer. Baking agents like ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate help with leavening but indicate processing and additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: kypřicí látky (uhličitany amonné, uhličitany sodné)
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as natural_extract. Cinnamon is a natural spice that adds flavor and has some beneficial properties, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: skořice
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Syrup is used here as flavor. Caramel syrup adds sweetness and flavor but is often processed, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karamelový sirup
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jedlá sůl
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Is Coriander safe in this snack?
Good
Coriander is used here as natural_extract. Coriander is a natural spice that adds flavor and may have some beneficial properties, enhancing the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: koriandr
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Is Anise safe in this snack?
Good
Anise is used here as natural_extract. Anise is a natural spice that contributes to flavor and may have some beneficial properties, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: anýz
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and color but is often processed, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku*
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Is Ginger safe in this snack?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger is a natural spice that adds flavor and may have beneficial properties, enhancing the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: zázvor
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Is Clove safe in this snack?
Good
Clove is used here as natural_extract. Clove is a natural spice that adds flavor and may have beneficial properties, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: hřebíček
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: 3945368
More from this brand: Tesco products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , peanut , sesame , egg , lupin
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