Is Mussels with Almond Butter and Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chocxo
Mussels with Almond Butter and Dark Chocolate is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Chocxo. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains dark chocolate and almond butter, but also includes white chocolate with whole milk powder and soy lecithin. These ingredients raise concerns about processing and quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains dark chocolate and almond butter, but also includes white chocolate with whole milk powder and soy lecithin. These ingredients raise concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
White chocolate includes whole milk powder, which may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
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
- Dark chocolate contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from natural sources and provide a rich flavor.
- Almond butter is made from almonds, offering a source of healthy fats and a creamy texture.
Concerns
- White chocolate includes whole milk powder, which may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that raises concerns about the quality of ingredients used.
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 food.
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this food?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate is made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter, providing a rich flavor. However, it contains cane sugar, which raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dark chocolate* (cocoa mass*, cane sugar*, cocoa butter*, vanilla extract*)
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Is Almond Butter safe in this food?
Good
Almond Butter is used here as base. Almond butter is made from almonds, providing healthy fats and a creamy texture. Its natural composition supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Almond butter* (almonds*, sugar*, salt)
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Is White Chocolate safe in this food?
Medium
White Chocolate is used here as flavor. White chocolate contains sugar and whole milk powder, which may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy. Its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White chocolate* (sugar*, cocoa butter*, whole milk powder*, soy lecithin*, vanilla*)
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: 3252001
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , nuts
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