Is Milk Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Milka
This page reviews Milk Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts by Milka as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, but also contains several processed ingredients like whey powder and emulsifiers. This raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is the primary ingredient, indicating a high sweetness level and potential for overconsumption.
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 whole hazelnuts (20%), providing a natural nutty flavor and texture.
- Cocoa butter is a key ingredient that contributes to the smooth texture of the chocolate.
Concerns
- Sugar is the primary ingredient, indicating a high sweetness level and potential for overconsumption.
- Whey powder and soy lecithin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and sourcing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as base. Sugar is the main ingredient, contributing to the sweetness of the chocolate but raising concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sucre
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts (20%) add a rich flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: NOISETTES
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is essential for the creamy texture of chocolate, providing a smooth mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a key component in chocolate production.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao
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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 but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, used for texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum en poudre (de LAIT)
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEURRE concentré
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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 but is a processed ingredient with mixed quality implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA)
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Medium
Hazelnut Paste is used here as flavor. Hazelnut paste enhances the nutty flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de NOISETTE
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is an unspecified ingredient that may include artificial components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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: 4092001
More from this brand: Milka products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: hazelnut , milk
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