Is Original Coaties Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frey
Original Coaties is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Frey. 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, E553b, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifier lecithin and artificial coating agents also indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed and raise concerns about high sugar content.
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 almonds (12%) and raisins (11%), providing some natural fruit and nut content.
- Cocoa content is at least 31% in milk chocolate and 47% in dark chocolate, indicating a decent chocolate base.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed and raise concerns about high sugar content.
- Contains emulsifier lecithin and artificial coating agents, indicating a level of processing that may affect quality.
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 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 but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, used for texture and mouthfeel. While it is a natural fat, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Almonds provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: AMANDES
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Is Raisins safe in this dessert?
Good
Raisins is used here as natural_extract. Raisins add natural sweetness and fiber, enhancing the product's overall quality and providing some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: raisins secs
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans and contributes to the chocolate flavor. Its processing level raises moderate concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao en pâte
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts add flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: NOISET - TES
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT entier en poudre
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Is Candied Orange Peel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Candied Orange Peel is used here as flavor. Candied orange peel adds flavor and texture but is high in sugar due to the candied process, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: écorces d'oranges confites
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as emulsifier. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the product but raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: gomme arabique
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Is E553b safe in this dessert?
Bad
E553b is used here as coating_agent. E553b is a synthetic coating agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: coating_agent
Original: E 553b
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEURRE con - centré
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant: lécithine
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the product's taste but can vary in quality and processing, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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: 3383557
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Allergens detected: soy , nuts
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