Is Oat Milk + 55% Dark Chocolate (Zebra) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Endangered Species Chocolate
This page reviews Oat Milk + 55% Dark Chocolate (Zebra) by Endangered Species Chocolate as a dessert. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes chocolate liquor and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of cane sugar raises concerns about added sugars, impacting the overall rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes chocolate liquor and cocoa butter, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of cane sugar raises concerns about added sugars, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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
- Chocolate liquor is a key ingredient providing rich flavor and is minimally processed.
- Cocoa butter contributes to a smooth texture and is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, may raise concerns for those avoiding soy.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Chocolate Liquor safe in this dessert?
Good
Chocolate Liquor is used here as base. Chocolate liquor is made from ground cocoa beans, providing a rich chocolate flavor and is minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolate liquor
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content in diets.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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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 extracted from cocoa beans, contributing to a creamy texture and rich mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Whole Grain Oats safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Grain Oats is used here as base. Whole grain oats provide fiber and a wholesome base, enhancing the nutritional profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole grain oats
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but it may be a concern for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Vanilla safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla is used here as flavor. Vanilla adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 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: 2434182
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Allergens detected: soy
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