Is La Vida Vegan Nuss-Nougat Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brinkers Food B V
This page reviews La Vida Vegan Nuss-Nougat by Brinkers Food B V 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: Sucrose.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes ingredients like sunflower oil and emulsifier sunflower lecithin, which are processed. The presence of sugar and dried rice syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Includes refined sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 (15%), providing a natural nut flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Uses cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and mouthfeel.
Concerns
- Includes refined sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Sunflower oil is a processed oil, which may not be as beneficial as less processed alternatives.
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 Sucrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is a refined sugar used for sweetness in this product. Its high presence raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a refined oil used for texture and moisture. While it provides a smooth consistency, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts (15%) add a natural nutty flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haselnüsse 15%
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Is De Oiled Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
De Oiled Cocoa Powder is used here as base. De-oiled cocoa powder (7.5%) is used for flavor and color. While it is a cocoa product, it is processed and may lack some benefits of whole cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: stark entöltes Kakaopulver 7,5%
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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 contributes to the product's texture and mouthfeel, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Dried Rice Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried rice syrup is a sweetener that adds flavor but is still a processed ingredient, raising concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: getrockneter Reissirup
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. While it is derived from a natural source, it is still processed.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Sonnenblumenlecithine
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Powder is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla powder adds natural flavor to the product, enhancing its taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon-Vanillepulver
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: 4201935
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts
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