Is Milk Chocs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bergland
This page reviews Milk Chocs by Bergland 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, Palm Fat, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and palm fat, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier lecithin and flavoring also indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and maltodextrin, raising 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 cocoa butter, a natural fat that contributes to texture and mouthfeel.
- Includes roasted hazelnuts, providing a nutty flavor and some natural nutrients.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and maltodextrin, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with sustainability concerns associated with its production.
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 sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Palm Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact and is often linked to deforestation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmfett
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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 not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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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: Kakaobutter
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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 the chocolate flavor and beneficial compounds found in cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as base. Roasted hazelnuts add a distinct nutty flavor and texture, along with some natural nutrients and healthy fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: geröste Haselnüsse 5,8%
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides some dairy flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, adding some flavor and texture but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Glazing Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazing Mass is used here as base. The glazing mass, containing glucose syrup and oils, is used for coating but raises concerns about added sugars and processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glasurmasse (Maltod Glukosesirup, Kokosöl, Rapsöl)
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed dairy fat that may not align with all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine)
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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 concerns about quality and transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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: 3548726
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk , soy , wheat
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