Is Lactose-Free Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Green Star
Green Star's Lactose-Free Milk Chocolate Hazelnut is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, with lactose-free milk powder and hazelnuts. The presence of lecithin as an emulsifier raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is the first ingredient, indicating high sweetness and potential health concerns.
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 flavor and texture.
- Lactose-free milk powder (13%) allows for consumption by those with lactose intolerance.
- Cocoa content is at least 33%, indicating a decent chocolate quality.
- Gluten-free, making it suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities.
Concerns
- Sugar is the first ingredient, indicating high sweetness and potential health concerns.
- Lecithin from soy is a processed emulsifier, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Natural flavors are included, which can be vague and may involve processing.
- May contain traces of peanuts, nuts, and eggs, posing allergy risks.
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 the primary ingredient, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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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 in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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Is Hazelnut safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut is used here as flavor. Hazelnuts (15%) add a natural flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: _hasselnöt_
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Is Lactose Free Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Lactose Free Milk Powder is used here as base. Lactose-free milk powder (13%) allows lactose-intolerant individuals to enjoy chocolate without discomfort, contributing to a creamy texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: laktosfritt mjölkpulver*
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose Free Milk Powder
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a key ingredient in chocolate, providing flavor and color, and is essential for quality chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Lactose Free Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose Free Butterfat is used here as base. Lactose-free butterfat contributes to the creaminess of the chocolate but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: _smörfett_ (laktosfritt)
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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 it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator lecitin (från soja)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors, including vanilla, enhance the taste profile but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: smakämnen (naturlig vanilj)
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: 3801957
More from this brand: Green Star products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , egg
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