Is Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez
Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts is a dessert from Mondelez. 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, Aromas.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains sugar and cocoa mass, but also includes milk powder and soy lecithin as emulsifier. The presence of processed ingredients raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed nature.
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 hazelnut pieces (14%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate's rich taste and is a key ingredient.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed nature.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor, sourced from cocoa beans, indicating a natural origin.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaomassa
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Is Hazelnut Pieces safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Pieces is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnut pieces add a distinct nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: HAZELNOOTSTUKJES
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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: cacaoboter
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: magere MELKPOEDER
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy byproduct that enhances texture and flavor but is processed, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: weipoeder (van MELK, MELKVET
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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, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (SOJALECITHINEN)
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Is Aromas safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are added to enhance flavor but can be synthetic, raising concerns about the quality and naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma's
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: 4091977
More from this brand: Mondelez products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts , soy
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