Is Not Milk Chocolate Flavor Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Notco
Not Milk Chocolate Flavor is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Notco. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Natural Flavors, Dipotassium Phosphate affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This product contains several processed ingredients like sugar and inulin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and vitamins adds some nutritional value but does not fully mitigate the risks associated with synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
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 pea protein, providing a plant-based protein source that supports a moderate rating.
- Includes vitamins D2 and B12, which can enhance nutritional value for those on a plant-based diet.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Natural flavors and synthetic additives like dipotassium phosphate may indicate processing concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.
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Is Water safe in this soft drink?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, contributing to hydration without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Agua
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Is Sugar safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about high intake and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azucar
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Is Pea Protein safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein provides a plant-based protein source, contributing positively to the drink's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteina de arveja
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and may provide some antioxidant benefits, enhancing the drink's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao en polvo
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Is Inulin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Inulin is used here as stabilizer. Inulin acts as a stabilizer and fiber source, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: inulina
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel, but its saturated fat content may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: aceite de coco
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Is Pineapple Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Pineapple Juice is used here as flavor. Pineapple juice adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jugo de pina
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Is High Oleic Sunflower Oil safe in this soft drink?
Medium
High Oleic Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. This oil is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: aceite de girasol alto oleico
Read the full ingredient profile for High Oleic Sunflower Oil
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is added for fortification, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: carbonato de calcio
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Is Salt safe in this soft drink?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient, posing no significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Cabbage Juice safe in this soft drink?
Good
Cabbage Juice is used here as colorant. Cabbage juice is used for color and may provide some nutritional benefits without raising concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: jugo de repollo
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Is Vitamin D2 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin D2 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin D2 is added for fortification, supporting bone health and enhancing the drink's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamina D2
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this soft drink?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B12 is crucial for nerve function and is beneficial for those on a plant-based diet.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamina B12
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Gellan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Gellan gum is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma gellan
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Acacia Gum is used here as stabilizer. Acacia gum is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma acacia
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this soft drink?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed quality implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecitina de girasol
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are often processed and can obscure the true nature of the ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromatizantes naturales
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Is Dipotassium Phosphate safe in this soft drink?
Bad
Dipotassium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Dipotassium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for stabilization, raising concerns about its safety.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: fosfato dipotasico
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: 4106662
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Allergens detected: peanut , almond , cashew
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