Is Organic Hazelnut Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bovetti
This page reviews Organic Hazelnut Spread by Bovetti as a dessert. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Canola Oil.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
The composition includes milk chocolate and hazelnut puree, with some unrefined sugars. However, the presence of processed ingredients like canola oil raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains canola oil, a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and health.
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 organic ingredients like cocoa and hazelnuts, indicating a focus on quality.
- Uses unrefined cane sugar, which is less processed than refined sugars.
- Includes vanilla powder from Madagascar, adding natural flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains canola oil, a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and health.
- Milk powder is present, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
- The high sugar content from both chocolate and added sugars could be a concern for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and creaminess, but its sugar content and processing raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolat au lait* (cacao 39% min)(29%)(sucre de canne non-raffiné*, beurre de cacao*, poudre de LAIT entier* (UE), masse de cacao* (St Domingue), poudre de vanille* (Madagascar))
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Is Hazelnut Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Puree is used here as base. Hazelnut puree adds natural flavor and healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: purée et éclats de NOISETTES* grillées (Italie)(27%)
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Is Unrefined Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Unrefined Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Unrefined cane sugar is less processed than regular sugar, but it still contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne roux non-raffiné*
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Is Canola Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and potential health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza*
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: 3710622
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts
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