Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce product image with 70/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Picard

Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Picard. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and nut pastes indicates some quality, but overall, the mix of good and bad ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and nut pastes indicates some quality, but overall, the mix of good and bad ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

Main concern

High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises 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

  • Contains pistachio paste and hazelnut praline, which add natural flavor and richness.
  • Includes whole milk and cream, providing a creamy texture and taste.
  • Natural pistachio flavor enhances the overall taste profile without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Contains emulsifiers like lecithin, which are processed and may indicate lower quality.
  • Presence of stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum, which are synthetic and can affect purity.

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 food.

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: 3657211

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Allergens detected: gluten , shellfish , fish , peanut , tree nut , celery , mustard , sesame , mollusk

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Picard — Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce 70 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Contains emulsifiers like lecithin, which are processed and may indicate lower quality.; Presence of stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum, which are synthetic and can affect purity.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains pistachio paste and hazelnut praline, which add natural flavor and richness.; Includes whole milk and cream, providing a creamy texture and taste.; Natural pistachio flavor enhances the overall taste profile without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Picard — Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Picard products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Picard — Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Picard — Pistachio Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and nut pastes indicates some quality, but overall, the mix of good and bad ingredients leads to a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole milk, liquid cream, water. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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