Is Marabou Hazelnut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marabou
Marabou Hazelnut is a dessert from Marabou. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, with whey powder and milk derivatives raising concerns about dairy content. The presence of emulsifier and flavoring indicates some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content 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 good quality fat that contributes to texture.
- Hazelnuts (15%) provide a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor, enhancing overall taste.
- Soya lecithins as emulsifier help in maintaining product consistency.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Whey powder and milk derivatives indicate dairy presence, which may not suit all diets.
- Emulsifiers and flavoring suggest a level of processing that may affect quality.
- Contains whey permeate, which is a byproduct and may not be desirable.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a high-quality fat derived from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture and rich mouthfeel in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts (15%) add a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hazelnuts
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the ground form of cocoa beans, providing rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds creaminess but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy products.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey powder (from Milk)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to creaminess and flavor but raises concerns for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed Milk powder
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat enhances the creaminess and mouthfeel of the chocolate but may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk fat
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Is Whey Permeate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Permeate is used here as base. Whey permeate is a byproduct of whey processing, adding some sweetness and creaminess but may not be desirable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey permeate (from Milk)
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Is Soya Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture and stability, but they are processed ingredients that may raise concerns for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (Soya lecithins)
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Is Flavouring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that can refer to artificial or natural flavors, raising concerns about the quality and source of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring
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: 4091394
More from this brand: Marabou products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts , soy
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