Is Milk Chocolate with Macadamia and Orange Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pancracio
Pancracio's Milk Chocolate with Macadamia and Orange 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 product contains milk chocolate with 38% cocoa, including sugar and whole milk powder. The presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains milk chocolate with 38% cocoa, including sugar and whole milk powder. The presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 38% cocoa, indicating a decent chocolate content that contributes to flavor.
- Natural vanilla aroma enhances the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that may raise concerns for those avoiding processed ingredients.
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?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the chocolate, but its high presence raises concerns about processed sweetness levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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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.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca 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 but is a processed dairy ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche entera en polvo
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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 rich chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta 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 to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente: lecitina de soja
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste profile without synthetic additives, contributing positively to flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de vainilla
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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: 4180398
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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