Is Plumcake With Chocolate Drops Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Altromercato
Plumcake With Chocolate Drops is a snack from Altromercato. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar, wheat flour, and chocolate drops, which contain cocoa mass and cocoa butter. The presence of multiple processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar, wheat flour, and chocolate drops, which contain cocoa mass and cocoa butter. The presence of multiple processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from cane sugar and chocolate drops 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 chocolate drops made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are better quality fats compared to many alternatives.
- Includes natural vanilla flavor, which is generally considered a better option than artificial flavors.
Concerns
- High sugar content from cane sugar and chocolate drops raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of multiple leavening agents indicates a processed nature, which may affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used for sweetness in this product. While it is a natural sweetener, its high content raises concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucchero di canna
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient. It is refined and may lack some nutrients found in whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farina di frumento
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide moisture and structure to the cake. They are a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: Uova
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Is Chocolate Drops safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate Drops is used here as flavor. Chocolate drops contain cane sugar and cocoa mass, providing flavor but also adding to the sugar content, which raises concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gocce di cioccolato
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for moisture and texture. While it is a vegetable oil, it is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olio di girasole
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Is Lupin Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Lupin Flour is used here as base. Lupin flour adds protein and fiber to the product. It is a good alternative to wheat flour for some dietary needs.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farina di lupini
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Is Oat Fiber safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Fiber is used here as base. Oat fiber is included for texture and moisture retention. It is a natural ingredient that can contribute to dietary fiber intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fibra di avena
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Is Ammonium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium carbonates are used as leavening agents. While effective, they are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Agenti lievitanti (carbonati d'ammonio)
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Is Potassium Tartrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Tartrate is used here as leavening agent. Potassium tartrate is another leavening agent that helps the cake rise. It is derived from natural sources but is still processed.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: tartrati di potassio
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonates are commonly used as leavening agents. They are effective but indicate a processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: carbonati di sodio
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the taste of the cake. While better than artificial flavors, it still indicates processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma naturale di vaniglia
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor in baked goods. It is a natural ingredient that is essential for taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sale
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: 4137210
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Allergens detected: egg , wheat , lupin
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