Is Lindt Excellence Dark Croquant Wafer and Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lindt
Lindt Excellence Dark Croquant Wafer and Caramel is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Lindt. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa mass, with several emulsifiers and flavorings. The presence of multiple processed ingredients raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources 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 is a primary ingredient, contributing to the chocolate flavor.
- Natural caramel flavoring enhances the taste profile without artificial additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of anhydrous milk fat and skimmed milk powder indicates processed dairy ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient that contributes to sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Azúcar
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides the chocolate flavor and is a key ingredient in this product, indicating a chocolate base.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacao
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Is Wafer safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wafer is used here as base. The wafer contains wheat flour and dairy fat, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: barquillo 8% (harina de trigo, azúcar, grasa láctea anhidra, leche desnatada en polvo, malta de cebada, sal)
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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, contributing to the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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Is Anhydrous Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anhydrous Milk Fat is used here as base. Anhydrous milk fat is a concentrated dairy fat that enhances creaminess but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasa láctea anhidra
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Is Caramel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel is used here as flavor. Caramel adds sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and dairy, indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: caramelo 3% (azúcar, grasa láctea anhidra, lactosa, leche desnatada en polvo, emulgente (lecitinas), sal, aroma)
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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 with mixed properties.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente (lecitina de soja)
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Is Natural Caramel Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Caramel Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural caramel flavor enhances the product's taste without artificial additives, though it is still processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de caramelo
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: 3585744
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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