Is Mochi Ice Dessert Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Taste Of Asia
Mochi Ice Dessert Chocolate is a dessert from Taste Of Asia. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Dried Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like trehalose and stabilizers indicate a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes milk and cream, providing a creamy texture and taste.
- Uses natural vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Incorporates stabilizers like guar gum, which can improve texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains emulsifiers like lecithin, which are processed and may raise quality issues.
- Includes dried glucose syrup, a processed ingredient with potential health concerns.
- Presence of egg white powder may be a concern for those with egg allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk provides a rich source of creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the dessert's texture and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilch
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the dessert, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture to the dessert, enhancing its overall mouthfeel and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahne 11,5%
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in the recipe, helping to blend the ingredients effectively without adding any nutritional concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Good
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free ingredient that contributes to the mochi texture, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl 7,6 %
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the dessert's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaopulver 3,8%
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Is Trehalose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Trehalose is used here as sweetener. Trehalose is a sugar that can enhance sweetness and texture but is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Trehalose
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Dried Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dried Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: getrockneter Glukosesirup
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenpulver
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Good
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate adds rich flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the dessert's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: belgische Zartbitterschokolade 1,2 % (Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter, Emulgator Lecithine (enthält Soja), natürliches Vanillearoma)
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Is Milk Protein safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein contributes to the dessert's creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milcheiweiß
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Is Egg White Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White Powder is used here as base. Egg white powder adds protein and structure but may pose allergy concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereieiweißpulver
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Is Emulsifier safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like locust bean gum and guar gum improve texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Johannisbrotkernmehl, Guarkernmehl)
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmes Kakaopulver
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: 3541714
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