Is Hazelnut Cocoa Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milka
Hazelnut Cocoa Spread is a food from Milka. 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, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and several oils, raising concerns about high sugar content and processed ingredients. The presence of lecithins as an emulsifier also indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 hazelnut paste (5%), providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes cocoa powder (4.5%), which adds taste and potential antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Contains several oils, including canola and sunflower oil, which may be processed and raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the spread, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is used as a base ingredient, but its processing raises concerns about quality and potential health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza
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Is Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy-derived ingredient that adds creaminess but may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum en poudre (de LAIT)
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnut paste (5%) provides a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the spread's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pâte de NOISETTE
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder (4.5%) adds flavor and potential antioxidant properties, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but may raise concerns for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the spread's texture but raising concerns about fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for texture but is often highly processed, raising concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Lecithins safe in this food?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to stabilize the mixture, but their processing raises concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithines)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in spreads, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Flavors safe in this food?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial and can raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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: 3944542
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnut
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