Is Pralines Du Confiseur Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frey
Pralines Du Confiseur is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Frey. 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 Sugar, Sorbitol Syrup, Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa mass, with several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sorbitol. These raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises quality concerns.
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 cocoa mass, which is a natural ingredient contributing to flavor.
- Includes almonds and hazelnuts, providing some natural nut content.
- Natural flavors are present, indicating a focus on taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and glucose syrup, raises quality concerns.
- Sorbitol and E422 (glycerol esters) are synthetic humectants that may indicate processing.
- Contains alcohol, making it unsuitable for children and raising safety considerations.
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 Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient providing sweetness but raises concerns due to high levels in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that contributes to the chocolate flavor and quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao en pâte*
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, enhancing texture and mouthfeel in confections.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao*
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait entier en poudre
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust consistency and is generally safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds richness but is a processed dairy product that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre concentré
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Is Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: amandes
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de sucre inverti
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Is Sorbitol Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sorbitol Syrup is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a synthetic humectant that may raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: sirop de sorbitol
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop e45g de glucose
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common vegetable oil that may be refined, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts add flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: noisettes
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithine de soja
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Is Roasted Ground Coffee safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Ground Coffee is used here as flavor. Roasted ground coffee adds a rich flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the confection.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café torréfié moulu
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Rum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rum is used here as flavor. Rum adds flavor but also raises safety concerns due to its alcohol content, making it unsuitable for children.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rhum
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar is used here as colorant. Caramelized sugar is an artificial colorant that may indicate processing and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: sucre caramélisé
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: 4088644
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Allergens detected: nuts , milk , alcohol
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