Is Peanut and Ginger Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pancracio
Pancracio's Peanut and Ginger is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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, Sugar, Inverted Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate with 42% cocoa, which contains sugar and soy lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of caramelized peanuts and candied ginger raises concerns about added sugars and synthetic additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from both chocolate and caramelized peanuts raises quality concerns.
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 cocoa solids, providing a rich chocolate flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Includes ginger, which adds a unique flavor and may have digestive benefits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both chocolate and caramelized peanuts raises quality concerns.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides a sweet and creamy base for this product, but its high sugar content raises concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolate con leche 42% cacao
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the high sugar content of this product, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and mouthfeel to the chocolate, but it is a processed fat that may not be considered a clean ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: manteca de cacao
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder contributes to the creaminess of the chocolate but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche entera en polvo
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasta de cacao
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgente: lecitina de soja
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's taste but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de vainilla
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor in this product, and in moderation, it can be a beneficial ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Caramelized Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Peanuts is used here as base. Caramelized peanuts add sweetness and crunch but also contribute to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacahuete caramelizado
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the high sugar content of this product, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Inverted Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Inverted Sugar is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar is a processed sweetener that can increase sweetness and moisture but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar invertido
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor in this product, and in moderation, it can be a beneficial ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Candied Ginger safe in this dessert?
Medium
Candied Ginger is used here as flavor. Candied ginger adds a unique flavor and sweetness but also contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jengibre confitado
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the high sugar content of this product, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar de caña
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour is used as a thickening agent in the candied ginger, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: harina de arroz
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: 4180381
More from this brand: Pancracio products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut
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