Is Marzipan Herzen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gunz
This page reviews Marzipan Herzen by Gunz as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glycerol Esters.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and ground almonds, but also contains E322 (lecithin) as an emulsifier and E1103 (glycerol esters) as a humectant, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Includes E322 (lecithin), a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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 ground almonds (21%), providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Cacao content is at least 53% in the dark chocolate, indicating a rich chocolate base.
Concerns
- Includes E322 (lecithin), a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- E1103 (glycerol esters) is a humectant that is synthetic and may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used as a primary sweetener in this confectionery, contributing to its overall sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Ground Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Almonds is used here as base. Ground almonds (21%) provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandes moulues
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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 that adds rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in this product, helping to blend the ingredients effectively without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: eau
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and richness to the chocolate, enhancing mouthfeel and overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin (E322) is used to stabilize the mixture, but its processed nature raises some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant: E322
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Is Glycerol Esters safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glycerol Esters is used here as humectant. Glycerol esters (E1103) are synthetic humectants that may not align with clean ingredient preferences, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant: E1103
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: 4242479
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Allergens detected: gluten , nuts , eggs , soy , milk
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