Is Nougat Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Nougat is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Aldi. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Hazelnuts and cocoa provide some natural elements but are overshadowed by synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 hazelnuts (13.6%), providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Includes cocoa butter and cocoa mass, which are derived from cocoa beans and add richness.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Contains emulsifiers like lecithin (soy), which are processed and may raise quality concerns.
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 dessert.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate is a sweetened chocolate made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and milk. Its high sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Edel-Vollmilchschokolade (Zucker, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, Buttermilchpulver, Milchzucker, Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), Vanilleextrakt)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
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 health impacts from high sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Ground Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Ground hazelnuts provide a natural nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gemahlene Haselnüsse (13,6%)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and richness of the nougat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Buttermilk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Buttermilk Powder is used here as base. Buttermilk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Buttermilchpulver
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Is Skimmed Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Cocoa is used here as flavor. Skimmed cocoa adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: magerer Kakao
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to the creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butterreinfett
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Is Milk Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Sugar is used here as sweetener. Milk sugar (lactose) adds sweetness and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Milchzucker
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Is Emulsifier Lecithin Soy safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Lecithin Soy is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator Lecithine (Soja)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Lecithin Soy
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and contributes to the chocolate flavor, indicating a natural component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3852609
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Allergens detected: hazelnut , milk , soy
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