Is Hazelnut Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
V-Love
Hazelnut Drink is one of the plant milk products analyzed by Zerotox for V-Love. The product scores 75/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes water, rice flour, and hazelnut paste, indicating a plant-based drink. However, the presence of sunflower seed oil raises concerns about processed fats.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
The composition includes water, rice flour, and hazelnut paste, indicating a plant-based drink. However, the presence of sunflower seed oil raises concerns about processed fats.
Main concern
Sunflower seed oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns regarding its 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
- Water serves as the primary ingredient, ensuring hydration and a light texture.
- Rice flour provides a gluten-free base, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Hazelnut paste contributes a natural nut flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sunflower seed oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns regarding its health implications.
- The low percentage of hazelnut paste (2%) may limit the flavor intensity expected from a hazelnut drink.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this plant milk.
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Is Water safe in this plant milk?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is the main component, providing hydration and serving as a base for the drink.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Rice Flour safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour acts as a thickening agent, contributing to the texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice flour
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this plant milk?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste adds a natural nutty flavor, enhancing the drink's taste profile despite its low concentration.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hazelnut paste
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Is Sunflower Seed Oil safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Sunflower Seed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower seed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sunflower seed oil
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Is Salt safe in this plant milk?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is included to enhance flavor, contributing to the overall taste balance of the drink.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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: 4095512
More from this brand: V-Love products in Zerotox
Similar products: plant_milk in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: hazelnut
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