Is Nescafe Double Choc Mocha Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nescafe Gold
This page reviews Nescafe Double Choc Mocha by Nescafe Gold as a soft drink. 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, Glucose Syrup, Natural Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of instant coffee and natural flavoring adds complexity to the quality assessment.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup 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 coffee (6%), providing a caffeine source that may enhance alertness.
- Includes cocoa powder (15%) and fat-reduced cocoa powder (9%), contributing to a chocolate flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Natural flavoring is included, which may indicate processing and lack of transparency in flavor sources.
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 soft drink and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
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: sugar
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides a creamy texture and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: skimmed milk powder (18%)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener derived from starch, contributing to the sugar content and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Drinking Chocolate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Drinking Chocolate is used here as flavor. Drinking chocolate contains sugar and cocoa powder, adding flavor but also contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: drinking chocolate (15%) (sugar, cocoa powder)
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Fat-reduced cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor with lower fat content, indicating a focus on flavor without excess fat.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fat-reduced cocoa powder (9%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that adds creaminess but is high in saturated fat, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Coffee safe in this soft drink?
Good
Coffee is used here as base. Coffee (6%) provides flavor and caffeine, contributing positively to the beverage's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: coffee (6%) [instant coffee (5,5%), roast and ground coffee]
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Is Lactose safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a natural sugar from milk, contributing to sweetness but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose (from milk)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as acidulant. Sodium bicarbonate is used as an acidity regulator, helping to balance pH but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulators (sodium bicarbonate, citric acid)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, though it is processed.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Natural Flavouring safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring may indicate processed ingredients and lacks transparency regarding its specific sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavouring
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: 4181964
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