Is Nut Nougat Cream 45% Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brinkers
Brinkers's Nut Nougat Cream 45% is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted hazelnuts (45%) and sugar, but also contains skimmed milk powder and emulsifiers. The presence of processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted hazelnuts (45%) and sugar, but also contains skimmed milk powder and emulsifiers. The presence of processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Skimmed milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns 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
- Roasted hazelnuts (45%) provide a natural flavor and contribute to the product's nutty profile.
- Bourbon vanilla extract adds a natural flavoring, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Skimmed milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for those avoiding dairy.
- The inclusion of sugar and emulsifiers like soy lecithin indicates a level of processing that may detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as base. Roasted hazelnuts are the primary ingredient, providing a rich, nutty flavor and healthy fats. Their high percentage indicates a focus on quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haselnüsse* geröstet
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the product, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker*
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy product, which may not align with all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver*
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil serves as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients, but is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sonnenblumenöl*
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder contributes to creaminess but is also a processed dairy ingredient, which may not suit all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver*
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the creaminess and mouthfeel of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter*
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Is De Oiled Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
De Oiled Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. De-oiled cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor without excess fat, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaopulver* stark entölt
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Sojalecithine*
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe in this food?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla extract provides a natural flavoring, enhancing the product's taste without artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbonvanilleextrakt*
Read the full ingredient profile for Bourbon Vanilla Extract
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: 3827491
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , hazelnuts
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