Is Hershey's Ovomaltine Black 75 g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hershey's
Hershey's's Hershey's Ovomaltine Black 75 g is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes sugar and cocoa mass, with Ovomaltine containing glucose and various emulsifiers. The presence of multiple additives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose 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
- Cocoa mass provides a rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to taste.
- Ovomaltine includes malt extract, which adds a unique flavor profile.
- Contains lecithin, a natural emulsifier that helps maintain texture.
- The use of natural flavors can enhance the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers may indicate a highly processed product.
- Contains lactose and gluten, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
- The inclusion of artificial flavors could detract from the product's natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns related to excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AÇÚCAR
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides the chocolate base, offering flavor and some beneficial compounds, though it is often combined with sugar.
Role in formula: base
Original: MASSA DE CACAU
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Is Ovomaltine safe in this dessert?
Medium
Ovomaltine is used here as flavor. Ovomaltine contains malt extract and glucose, contributing to flavor but also adding processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: OVOMALTINE (AÇÚCAR, EXTRATO DE CEREAL (CEVADA E MALTE), GLUCOSE, CACAU EM PÓ, SAL, CANELA, EMULSIFICANTE LECITINA DE SOJA, ANTIUMECTANTE FOSFATO TRICALCICO, REGULADOR DE ACIDEZ CARBONATO DE SODIO E AROMATIZANTE)
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat is used for texture and mouthfeel, but its quality can vary depending on the source and processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: GORDURA VEGETAL
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but also introduces lactose, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: SORO DE LEITE EM PÓ
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, though it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSIFICANTE LECITINA DE SOJA
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: 4113282
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Allergens detected: gluten , lactose , soy
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