Is Hazelnut Milk Block Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cote d'Or
Hazelnut Milk Block is a dessert from Cote d'Or. 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, Flavorings.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and hazelnuts, but also contains emulsifiers and flavorings, indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content 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 22% hazelnuts, providing a natural nut flavor and some beneficial nutrients.
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter contribute to a rich chocolate flavor, enhancing overall taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Includes emulsifier (soy lecithin), which, while common, indicates processing and may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert 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 dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high calorie content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a rich, nutty flavor and are a source of healthy fats and nutrients, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: noisettes (22 %)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds chocolate flavor and some antioxidants, but its processing level can vary, affecting quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to texture and mouthfeel, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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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 dairy flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein and creaminess, but its processing can affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum en poudre (de lait)
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter enhances flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre concentré
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithine de soja)
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise quality concerns due to their processing and potential additives.
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: 3586777
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk
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