Is Hazelnut Cream & Choc Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bahlsen
This page reviews Hazelnut Cream & Choc by Bahlsen as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup, Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and milk powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm fat and lecithin also indicates a less favorable ingredient profile.
Main concern
Contains palm fat, raising sustainability concerns due to palm oil production.
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 hazelnuts (4.4%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter, which is a good quality fat source.
- Uses sodium carbonate and diphosphate as leavening agents, which are generally accepted in baking.
Concerns
- Contains palm fat, raising sustainability concerns due to palm oil production.
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that may raise quality issues.
- Presence of milk powder and whey product indicates dairy content, which may not suit all diets.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used as a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to its overall sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, providing structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENMEHL
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability and health concerns due to its high saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Fette (Palm)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a high-quality fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the product's texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
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 diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: MAGERMILCHPULVER
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Is Ground Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Hazelnuts is used here as base. Ground hazelnuts provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: gemahlene HASELNÜSSE (4,4%)
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds richness and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: VOLLMILCHPULVER (4,1 %)
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to the product's creaminess and flavor but is a saturated fat that raises health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTERREINFETT
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Is Milk Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Whey Product is used here as base. Milk whey product adds protein and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis (MILCH)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar (lactose) adds sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MILCHZUCKER
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic or processed, raising concerns about the quality and naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is used as a leavening agent, which is acceptable in baking but indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Diphosphate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Diphosphate is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphate serves as a leavening agent, which is generally accepted but indicates a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Diphosphate
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is often derived from soy or egg, raising concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor but is an animal-derived ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: HÜHNERVOLLEI
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Is Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener, which is acceptable but indicates processing and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke (WEIZEN)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidulant to balance flavors but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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: 3825099
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , egg , hazelnut
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