Is Les Caramels Du Chat Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolfin
Dolfin's Les Caramels Du Chat 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 Soy Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier lecithin and artificial flavors also indicates a less natural profile.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup 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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and mouthfeel.
- Includes natural vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Lecithin from soy is a processed emulsifier, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener in this product, contributing to its sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Butter Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter Milk is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, being a natural dairy fat that enhances the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre (_lait_)
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Is Caramelized Almonds safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Almonds is used here as flavor. Caramelized almonds provide texture and flavor, but the added sugar raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: amandes caramélisées 8% (_amandes_, sucre, caramel)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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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 improves texture and mouthfeel, supporting the overall quality of the confection.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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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 is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre de _lait_
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that increases sweetness and affects texture, raising concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor balance in the product, contributing positively to the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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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 but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant: lécithine de _soja_
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Is Soy Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Soy Flavor is used here as flavor. Soy flavor is an artificial flavoring that may not be desirable for those seeking natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme soja
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the product's taste profile, providing a more authentic flavor compared to synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille
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: 3988484
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Allergens detected: milk , almond , soy
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