Is Pistachio Chocolate Mousse Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Emmi
Pistachio Chocolate Mousse is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Emmi. 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 Ethyl Alcohol, Carrageenan affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and carrageenan, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
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 pistachio paste, providing a distinct flavor and some natural nut benefits.
- Includes dark chocolate, which can offer a richer taste profile.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Glucose syrup and modified starch are highly processed, indicating lower 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 Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a primary solvent in this mousse, contributing to the overall texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but lacks nutritional benefits, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns in excess.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Kokosnussöl
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and protein, contributing positively to the mousse's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Good
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate enhances flavor and provides some antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zartbitterschokolade
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and some beneficial compounds, enhancing the overall quality of the mousse.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as emulsifier. Cocoa butter contributes to the smooth texture and richness of the mousse, being a natural fat.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (enthält Soja))
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Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this dessert?
Bad
Ethyl Alcohol is used here as solvent. Ethyl alcohol is used as a solvent but raises safety concerns due to its potential effects on health.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Ethylalkohol
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues, raising quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Carrageen
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Xanthan safe in this dessert?
Medium
Xanthan is used here as thickener. Xanthan is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan)
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Is Pistachio Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Pistachio Paste is used here as flavor. Pistachio paste adds flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the mousse's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pistazien paste
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Is Mascarpone Cheese safe in this dessert?
Good
Mascarpone Cheese is used here as base. Mascarpone cheese contributes creaminess and flavor, positively impacting the mousse's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mascarpone-Frischkäse
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins enhance texture and provide some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the mousse.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milchproteine
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and emulsification but is a source of cholesterol, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereieigelb
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Is Egg White safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white provides structure and protein, contributing positively to the mousse's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereieiweiß
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Chopped Pistachios safe in this dessert?
Good
Chopped Pistachios is used here as flavor. Chopped pistachios add texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the mousse.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gehackten Pistazien
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: 3553559
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Allergens detected: soy , milk , egg , nuts
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