Is Savane Tout Choco Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brossard
This page reviews Savane Tout Choco by Brossard as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like potassium sorbate as a preservative and glucose syrup, raising quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Includes potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
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 eggs and wheat flour, which are common baking ingredients that provide structure and texture.
- Natural vanilla flavoring adds a pleasant taste without synthetic additives.
- Cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall appeal of the snack.
Concerns
- Includes potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
- Presence of emulsifiers like soy lecithin indicates a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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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 ingredient providing structure to the snack. It is processed but commonly used in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Fresh Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Fresh Eggs is used here as base. Fresh eggs contribute to the texture and richness of the product, providing essential proteins and fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: œufs frais
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the product, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides moisture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate adds flavor and richness, but its sugar content raises concerns about overall sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolat
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor, providing a more intense taste without added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolat en poudre
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Is Glycerol Stabilizer safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Glycerol stabilizer helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant glycérol
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Is Soluble Wheat Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Soluble Wheat Fiber is used here as fiber. Soluble wheat fiber is added for texture and may aid in moisture retention, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: fibre soluble de blé
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Chicory Root Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Chicory Root Fiber is used here as fiber. Chicory root fiber is used for texture and may provide some prebiotic benefits, but it is processed.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: fibre de racine de chicorée
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used for texture and binding but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: amidon de blé
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Is Potassium Tartrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Tartrate is used here as thickener. Potassium tartrate is used as a leavening agent, contributing to the texture but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tartrates de potassium
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as thickener. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the product rise during baking.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carbonates de sodium
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur: sorbate de potassium
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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: 3753189
More from this brand: Brossard products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , tree_nut
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