Is Milk Caramel Chocolate Tablet Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mcennedy
Mcennedy's Milk Caramel Chocolate Tablet 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 Sugar, Sorbitol, Paprika Extract.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter as primary ingredients, but also contains several additives like sorbitol and lecithins, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants like paprika extract and curcumin further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 butter is a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of the chocolate.
- Contains milk powder, which adds creaminess and flavor to the chocolate.
- Natural aroma enhances the overall sensory experience of the product.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Sorbitol is a humectant that may cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals.
- Lecithins, while common, are processed emulsifiers that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
- Artificial colorants like paprika extract and curcumin indicate a level of processing that may detract from quality.
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient that provides sweetness but raises concerns about excessive consumption and health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Açúcar
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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: manteiga de cacau
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Is Milk Powder Whole safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Powder Whole is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: 15% leite em pó gordo
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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, providing the characteristic chocolate flavor and color.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacau
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness and moisture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: xarope de açúcar invertido
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteiga concentrada
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream contributes to the richness and smoothness of the chocolate, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: natas
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds flavor and creaminess while reducing fat content compared to whole milk powder.
Role in formula: base
Original: leite em pó magro
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Is Sorbitol safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a humectant that helps retain moisture but may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humidificante: sorbitol
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Is Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are emulsifiers that help blend ingredients but are processed and may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante: lecitinas (contém soja)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 0,2% sal
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this dessert?
Bad
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: corantes: extrato de pimentão
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Is Curcumin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a synthetic colorant that may indicate a level of processing that detracts from the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: curcumina
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances the flavor profile but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural
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: 3845669
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Allergens detected: soy
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