Is Milk Chocolate Almonds Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monoprix
Milk Chocolate Almonds is a dessert from Monoprix. 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, Shellac, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate (69%) with sugar and cocoa butter, and roasted almonds (29%). However, the presence of glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup, which is a processed sweetener that adds unnecessary sugars.
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 roasted almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Milk chocolate is a familiar flavor that appeals to many consumers.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup, which is a processed sweetener that adds unnecessary sugars.
- Contains sugar, contributing to a higher overall sugar content in the product.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate is a sweetened chocolate product that provides flavor and texture. However, it contains sugar and cocoa butter, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolat au lait
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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 product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor to the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor to the chocolate but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: poudre de lait entier
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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 contributes to the chocolate flavor. It is a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability in chocolate. While generally accepted, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant lécithines (soja)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste profile. It is derived from natural sources but may still be processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds provide crunch and flavor, along with healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandes torréfiées
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as thickener. Gum arabic is a natural thickener used in coatings. It is generally safe but can be considered a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomme arabique
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Is Shellac safe in this dessert?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac is a resin used as a coating agent. While it is natural, it is not typically consumed and raises concerns about food safety.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: Shellac
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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 adds to the sugar content of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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: 3684518
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , tree nut
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