Is Milk Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely's Milk Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate 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, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains sugar and milk powder, with caramel pieces and sea salt. The presence of lecithin as an emulsifier raises concerns about processed ingredients, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and caramel pieces raises quality concerns.
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 mass (32%), providing a rich chocolate flavor.
- Includes sea salt, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and caramel pieces raises quality concerns.
- Lecithin (soy) as an emulsifier indicates processing, which may affect ingredient 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 sweetener in this chocolate, contributing to high sweetness but raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds 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 of the chocolate without raising safety concerns.
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 provides the chocolate flavor and is a minimally processed ingredient, supporting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising concerns about its impact on health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter (Milch)
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream contributes to the chocolate's texture and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahne (Milch)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (Soja))
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: 4222785
More from this brand: Tony's Chocolonely products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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