Is Mint Caramel Biscuit Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely's Mint Caramel Biscuit is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
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 and cocoa mass, which are derived from cocoa beans, indicating some natural origin.
- Includes milk powder, which adds creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
- Presence of carrageenan as a stabilizer may raise quality concerns due to its controversial safety profile.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Socker
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns compared to fresh milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: helmjölkspulver
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the texture and mouthfeel of the product without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmör
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and provides rich chocolate flavor, indicating a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaomassa
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is processed and may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: vetemjöl
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukossirap
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is a dairy product that may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: smör (mjölk)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides some dairy flavor but is processed, which may reduce its nutritional value compared to fresh milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummjölkspulver
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to the overall sweetness and raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextros
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is used for leavening but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bakpulver (ammoniumkarbonater)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (lecithin/lecitin)
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Is Caramel safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel is used here as flavor. Caramel adds sweetness and flavor but is made from sugar and may raise concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karamell (sötad kondenserad mjölk, glukossirap, saltat smör (mjölk), kakaosmör, stabiliseringsmedel (karragenan), salt, emulgeringsmedel (solroslecitin))
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Is Stabilizer Carrageenan safe in this snack?
Bad
Stabilizer Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is used for texture but has raised safety concerns due to potential digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (karragenan)
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the product but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (sojalecitin)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soy Lecithin
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: 4222775
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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