Is Passion Fruit Chocolate Cup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chocxo
Chocxo's Passion Fruit Chocolate Cup is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Cane Sugar, Altodextrin.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes white and dark chocolate, with added passion fruit powder and coconut oil. While it contains some natural ingredients, the presence of refined sugars and emulsifiers raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains refined sugars, which may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Includes passion fruit powder, providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Contains double fold vanilla extract, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Coconut oil is present, which can offer a smooth texture.
- Uses cocoa butter in chocolate, contributing to a creamy mouthfeel.
Concerns
- Contains refined sugars, which may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that can be derived from genetically modified sources.
- Presence of altodextrin, a processed ingredient that may not be favorable.
- Includes whole milk powder, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: 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 derived from cocoa beans, providing a creamy texture and rich flavor in chocolate products.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter*
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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 may pose issues for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole milk powder
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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 chocolate mixture, but it can be derived from genetically modified soybeans, raising quality concerns.
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 enhances the flavor profile of the chocolate, contributing to a more complex taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla*
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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 and provides a rich chocolate flavor, essential for dark chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: chocolate liquor
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the sweetness of the product, raising concerns about sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Fat reduced cocoa powder is used to lower fat content while maintaining chocolate flavor, but it may be more processed than regular cocoa powder.
Role in formula: base
Original: fat reduced cocoa powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Natural Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Natural fat reduced cocoa powder is processed to lower fat content, which may affect the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: natural fat reduced cocoa powder
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract*
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil contributes to a smooth texture and adds a subtle coconut flavor, enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Oil*
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Is Passion Fruit Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Passion Fruit Powder is used here as flavor. Passion fruit powder provides a natural fruit flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste experience of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Passion Fruit Powder*
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Is Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Passion fruit juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing to the unique taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: passion fruit juice concentrate*
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Is Altodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Altodextrin is used here as thickener. Altodextrin is a processed ingredient used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its quality and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: altodextrin
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this dessert?
Bad
Silicon Dioxide is used here as anti-caking agent. Silicon dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent but is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about its safety in food products.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: sillicon dioxide
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a common solvent used in the extraction of vanilla, contributing to the overall flavor without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Alcohol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Alcohol is used here as solvent. Alcohol is used in the extraction of vanilla flavor, which may raise concerns for those avoiding alcohol in food products.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: alcohol
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Is Vanilla Bean Extractives safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Bean Extractives is used here as flavor. Vanilla bean extractives provide a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla bean extractives*
Read the full ingredient profile for Vanilla Bean Extractives
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: 3252024
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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