Is Milk Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Milk Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Tony's Chocolonely. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, and emulsifier lecithins (soya), raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of milk and cocoa solids indicates a dairy-based composition.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 and cocoa butter, which are derived from cocoa beans and provide a rich chocolate flavor.
- Includes caramel pieces that add a unique texture and taste, enhancing the overall chocolate experience.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Emulsifier lecithins (soya) is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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 but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Dried Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Whole Milk is used here as base. Dried whole milk provides creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried whole milk
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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 rich flavor of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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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 and color, indicating a quality chocolate product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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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 sweetness but raises concerns about its high glycemic index and processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Cream Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cream Milk is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor to the chocolate but is a dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream (milk)
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Is Butter Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Milk is used here as base. Butter contributes to the creaminess and flavor profile of the chocolate but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (milk)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances the flavor profile of the chocolate, providing a balance to the sweetness and adding depth.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea sait
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Is Lecithins Soya safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins Soya is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but being a processed ingredient, it raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (lecithins (soya))
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: 4221360
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Allergens detected: milk , gluten , egg , nuts
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