Is Hazelnut Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bennet
Hazelnut Cream is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Bennet. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 50% hazelnuts and skimmed milk powder, but also contains sugar and emulsifiers like soy lecithin, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 50% hazelnuts and skimmed milk powder, but also contains sugar and emulsifiers like soy lecithin, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 50% IGP hazelnuts, which are a high-quality ingredient known for their flavor.
- Natural flavors are included, indicating a preference for less synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not appeal to those seeking minimal 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 food.
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Is Hazelnut safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnut is used here as base. Hazelnuts are a nutritious base ingredient, providing flavor and texture. Their high quality is supported by the IGP designation.
Role in formula: base
Original: NOCCIOLA Piemonte IGP
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but contributes to health concerns associated with high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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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 and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE scremato in polvere
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder contributes to the flavor profile, but its presence in a processed form raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao magro in polvere
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and mouthfeel, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: burro di cacao
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecitina di SOIA
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included to enhance taste, but their specific composition is often unclear, raising some quality questions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi naturali
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: 4139667
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , milk
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