Is Hazelnut Pralines Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Hazelnut Pralines is a dessert from Aldi. 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, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and hazelnuts, but also contains several processed ingredients like maltodextrin and glucose syrup, raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier lecithin indicates some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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, which provide a natural flavor and texture.
- Bourbon vanilla extract adds a distinct flavor profile.
- Includes cocoa butter and cocoa mass, contributing to a rich taste.
- Gum arabic serves as a natural coating agent.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may affect quality.
- Glucose syrup is a refined sweetener, contributing to high sugar levels.
- Presence of emulsifier lecithin indicates processing, which may lower quality.
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 refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the pralines but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Haselnüsse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances the texture and mouthfeel of the pralines, indicating a quality ingredient.
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 key ingredient in chocolate products, supporting 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 but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Cream Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as base. Cream powder contributes to the richness of the product but is a processed ingredient, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahnepulver
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat enhances flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about quality and is often used as a filler.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient, which may lower quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Good
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic is a natural stabilizer that helps maintain texture and consistency, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Gummi arabicum
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a refined sweetener that contributes to high sugar levels, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract Powder is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla extract powder adds a distinct flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the pralines.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon Vanilleextraktpulver
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: 3856577
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk
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