Is Mini Chocolate and Vanilla Hazelnut Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cote d'Or
Mini Chocolate and Vanilla Hazelnut Ice Cream is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Cote d'Or. 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 Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic emulsifiers and added sugars indicates a moderately processed product.
Main concern
Contains glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
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 real chocolate (33.8%) which adds authentic flavor and quality.
- Includes hazelnuts (5.6%), providing a natural nutty taste and texture.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
- Includes emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, which are synthetic and may indicate processing.
- Presence of lactose and milk proteins may be a concern for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate (33.8%) provides sweetness and flavor but contains added sugars and fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolat au lait 33,8% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, matière grasse laitière, émulsifiants : lécithine de soja, polyricinoléate de polyglycérol, arôme naturel de vanille, arôme)
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Is Rehydrated Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Rehydrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skimmed milk adds creaminess and dairy flavor, contributing positively to the product's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé réhydraté
Read the full ingredient profile for Rehydrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that increases sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in the formulation, essential for achieving the desired texture in ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Roasted chopped hazelnuts (5.6%) provide a natural nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noisettes hachées grillées 5,6%
Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts
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Is Vegetable Fat From Copra safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Fat From Copra is used here as base. Vegetable fat from copra adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisse végétale de coprah
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Fat From Copra
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. Lactose and milk proteins contribute to the creamy texture but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose et protéines de lait
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poudre de cacao
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Is Cocoa Powder Low Fat safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder Low Fat is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor while reducing fat content, improving the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poudre de cacao maigre
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These synthetic emulsifiers help stabilize the product but raise concerns about the use of processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Gelling Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gelling Agents is used here as stabilizer. Gelling agents like carob bean gum and guar gum help achieve the desired texture but are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gélifiants : farine de graines de caroube-gomme guar
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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 taste without artificial additives, contributing positively to the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille
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Is Ground Spent Vanilla Pods safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Spent Vanilla Pods is used here as flavor. Ground spent vanilla pods add authentic vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gousses de vanilles épuisées broyées
Read the full ingredient profile for Ground Spent Vanilla Pods
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: 3661851
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