Is Pistachios in Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Biedronka
Biedronka's Pistachios in Chocolate 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 Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains chocolate with 69.5% cocoa, which includes sugar and cocoa mass, but also has concerns due to added sugars and emulsifiers like polyglycerol polyricinoleate. This raises quality issues.
Main concern
Contains added sugars, which can 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
- Contains 69.5% cocoa chocolate, providing a rich chocolate flavor.
- Includes roasted salted pistachios, adding a nutty taste and texture.
- Cocoa mass is a good source of antioxidants, contributing positively to the composition.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars, which can raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes emulsifiers like polyglycerol polyricinoleate, which are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
- Glucose syrup is present, indicating further processing and potential quality issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as base. Chocolate is the main ingredient, providing flavor and texture. However, it contains sugar and emulsifiers, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Czekolada 69,5 % (cukier, miazga kakaowa, tłuszcz kakaowy, emulgatory (lecytyny (z _soi_), polirycynooleinian poliglicerolu); aromat)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about overall sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: syrop glukozowy
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Is Roasted Salted Pistachios safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Salted Pistachios is used here as base. Roasted salted pistachios provide a natural nutty flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: _pistacje_ prażone solone 30% (_pistacje_, sól (1,75 %))
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this dessert?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic is used as a glazing agent, which helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: substancja glazurująca: guma arabska
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: 4015388
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