Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nu3

Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao is a snack from Nu3. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Maltitol, Natural Flavor.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes maltitol as a sweetener and lecithin as an emulsifier, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of milk-derived ingredients also indicates potential allergen risks.

Main concern

Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.

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 hazelnuts (11%), providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
  • Uses cocoa powder (7.5%) for flavor, which can enhance the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
  • Contains lecithin, a processed emulsifier, which raises concerns about ingredient 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.

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: 3886780

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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whey protein concentrate, hazelnuts, whey powder. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes maltitol as a sweetener and lecithin as an emulsifier, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of milk-derived ingredients also indicates potential allergen risks. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Nu3 — Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nu3 products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk, hazelnuts. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Nu3 — Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Nu3 — Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Our analysis notes: Contains hazelnuts (11%), providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.; Uses cocoa powder (7.5%) for flavor, which can enhance the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Maltitol is a synthetic sweetener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.; Contains lecithin, a processed emulsifier, which raises concerns about ingredient quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Nu3 — Protein Cream Hazelnut-Cacao has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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