Is Green Star Milk Chocolate Salty Caramel Lactose Free Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Conaxess Trade Norge AS
Conaxess Trade Norge AS's Green Star Milk Chocolate Salty Caramel Lactose Free is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and dextrose, which are processed sweeteners, and soy lecithin as an emulsifier, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of caramel bits adds complexity but also sugar content.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and dextrose may raise 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
- Contains lactose-free milk powder, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Includes natural vanilla flavor, which is generally considered a good quality ingredient.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and dextrose may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not appeal to those seeking minimal processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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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 smooth texture and rich flavor in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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Is Caramel Bits safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Bits is used here as flavor. Caramel bits contain sugar and dextrose, contributing sweetness and texture but also raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karamellbitar (15%) (socker, dextros, mandlar, havssalt, kakaosmör, smaksämnen)
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Is Lactose Free Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Lactose Free Milk Powder is used here as base. Lactose-free milk powder provides dairy flavor and creaminess without lactose, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: laktosefritt torrmjölkspulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose Free Milk Powder
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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, contributing rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaopasta
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds creaminess and flavor but is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: smörfett
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator: soyalecitin
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile, providing a pleasant aroma and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig vaniljsmak
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: 3801963
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Allergens detected: almond
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