Is Mild Whole Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hachez
This page reviews Mild Whole Milk Chocolate by Hachez 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and whole milk powder, which are common in chocolate. However, the presence of lecithin as an emulsifier raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, raising 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 whole milk powder, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Bourbon vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component.
- Cocoa butter and cocoa mass contribute to the chocolate's richness.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Lecithin is an emulsifier that may indicate a level of processing.
- Potential traces of tree nuts could pose a risk for those with allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder provides creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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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 smooth texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter*
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides the chocolate flavor, indicating a quality chocolate base.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse*
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but its presence suggests some level of processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla extract adds a natural flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon-Vanilleextrakt
Read the full ingredient profile for Bourbon Vanilla Extract
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: 3815122
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Allergens detected: tree_nuts
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