Is Plant Based Creamium Choco Safe? Ingredient Analysis
V-Love
V-Love's Plant Based Creamium Choco is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and starches, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and pectin indicates some natural components, but overall, the product is moderately processed.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and starches, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and pectin indicates some natural components, but overall, the product is moderately processed.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including cane sugar and raw sugar.
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 chickpea protein concentrate, providing a plant-based protein source.
- Includes whole oat flour, which adds fiber and nutrients.
- Natural flavors and pectin suggest some minimally processed ingredients.
- Choc chips made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter indicate quality chocolate.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including cane sugar and raw sugar.
- Presence of starches raises concerns about processing and potential additives.
- Natural flavors are vague and may include synthetic components.
- Pectin as a gelling agent may indicate additional processing.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, essential for texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its high content and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Starches safe in this food?
Medium
Starches is used here as thickener. Starches are included for texture enhancement but may indicate processing concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidons
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Is Chickpea Protein Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Chickpea Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Chickpea protein concentrate provides a plant-based protein source, contributing to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: concentré de protéines de pois chiches
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a refined oil, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Whole Oat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Whole Oat Flour is used here as base. Whole oat flour adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine complète d'avoine
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Is Raw Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Raw Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Raw cane sugar is another source of sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne brut
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Is Chocolate Chips safe in this food?
Good
Chocolate Chips is used here as flavor. Chocolate chips made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter provide flavor and quality chocolate content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: copeaux de chocolat
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao en poudre
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Hazelnuts contribute flavor and texture, adding a natural nutty element to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noisettes
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentré de jus de citron
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included for taste enhancement but may contain synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is used as a gelling agent, indicating some processing but is derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélifiant: pectine
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this food?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments contribute to flavor and texture, indicating some fermentation processes.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ferments lactiques
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: 4095486
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