Is Premium Dark Licorice 100g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondelez Norge
Mondelez Norge's Premium Dark Licorice 100g 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 Aromas With Ammonium Chloride, Colorant E153.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, but also contains several synthetic additives like ammonium chloride and E153 colorant, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Ammonium chloride is a synthetic flavoring agent that may raise safety 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
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter are quality ingredients that contribute to the chocolate flavor.
- Natural vanilla aroma enhances the overall taste profile without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- Ammonium chloride is a synthetic flavoring agent that may raise safety concerns.
- E153 is a synthetic colorant that indicates a processed composition, which can detract from quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is a primary ingredient providing rich chocolate flavor and is minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds creaminess and is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, enhancing texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: kakaosmør
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. This ingredient contributes to the chocolate flavor but is processed, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettredusert kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: melkefett
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Is Aromas With Ammonium Chloride safe in this dessert?
Bad
Aromas With Ammonium Chloride is used here as flavor. Ammonium chloride is a synthetic flavoring agent that can raise safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer (med ammoniumklorid)
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (soyalecitiner)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soy Lecithin
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Is Licorice Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Licorice Extract is used here as natural_extract. Licorice extract provides flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: lakrisekstrakt
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can raise concerns about high sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Natural Vanilla Aroma safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla aroma enhances flavor without synthetic alternatives, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig vaniljearoma
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Is Surface Treatment Agent Beeswax safe in this dessert?
Good
Surface Treatment Agent Beeswax is used here as coating. Beeswax is a natural coating agent that helps maintain product quality and is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: coating
Original: overflatebehandlingsmiddel (bivoks)
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Is Colorant E153 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorant E153 is used here as colorant. E153 is a synthetic colorant that indicates a processed composition, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (e153)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelkpulver
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: 4091143
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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