Is Organic Cocoa Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ica
Ica's Organic Cocoa is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 85/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The product contains organic cocoa powder and potassium carbonate as an acidity regulator. The presence of natural cocoa supports a clean rating, while potassium carbonate is a common food additive with minimal concerns.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
The product contains organic cocoa powder and potassium carbonate as an acidity regulator. The presence of natural cocoa supports a clean rating, while potassium carbonate is a common food additive with minimal concerns.
Pros
- Organic cocoa powder is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
- Potassium carbonate serves as an acidity regulator, ensuring product stability without significant safety concerns.
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 Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder is derived from the cacao bean and is used as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaopulver
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Is Potassium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Carbonate is used here as acidulant. Potassium carbonate is used to regulate acidity in this product. While it is generally recognized as safe, it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel - kaliumkarbonat
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: 4057199
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