Is Puur Hazelnoot Crunch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely's Puur Hazelnoot Crunch 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 composition includes sugar and lecithins, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of hazelnut and almond pastes adds some natural elements but does not offset the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and lecithins, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of hazelnut and almond pastes adds some natural elements but does not offset the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from both sugar and caramelized hazelnuts 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 hazelnut and almond pastes, which provide natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cacao mass and cocoa butter, contributing to a rich chocolate base.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both sugar and caramelized hazelnuts raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Lecithins (soy) as an emulsifier indicate processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Cacao Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cacao Mass is used here as base. Cacao mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating good quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cacao - massa
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns due to its high content in this product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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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 cacao, contributing to the smooth texture and richness of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaoboter
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Is Caramelized Hazelnut Pieces safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramelized Hazelnut Pieces is used here as sweetener. These pieces add flavor and texture but contain added sugar, which contributes to the overall sweetness of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: 6% gekarameliseerde hazelnootstukjes (suiker, hazelnoot)
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Hazelnut Pieces
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnut paste provides a rich, nutty flavor and is a natural ingredient that enhances the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 3% hazelnootpasta
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Is Almond Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Almond Paste is used here as natural_extract. Almond paste adds a distinct flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 2% amandelpasta
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Is Soy Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithins are used as an emulsifier to improve texture but are a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (lecithinen (soja))
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: 4222789
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Allergens detected: hazelnut , almond , soy
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