Is Jacquot Light Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
GSD
This page reviews Jacquot Light Chocolate by GSD as a dessert. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sugar and rice powder, which are common in chocolate products. However, the presence of emulsifier soy lecithin raises some concerns about processing.
Main concern
High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential 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
- Contains cocoa butter and cocoa mass, which are key components in chocolate, contributing to its texture and flavor.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not appeal to those seeking minimal processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate. Its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker
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Is Rice Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Powder is used here as base. Rice powder serves as a filler and texture enhancer in this chocolate. While it is a natural ingredient, its processing level may vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: rispulver
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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 derived from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor to the chocolate. It is considered a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and is essential for chocolate flavor. Its presence indicates a higher quality chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste adds a rich, nutty flavor to the chocolate, enhancing its overall taste profile and providing a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hasselnötspasta
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and stability in chocolate. While it is derived from soy, its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (sojalecitin)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: smakämnen (naturlig vanilj)
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Is Table Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used to balance sweetness and enhance flavor. Its presence is common in chocolate products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: bordssalt utan jod
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: 3801953
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Allergens detected: hazelnut
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