Is Tony's Chocolonely Small Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tony's Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely Small Bar is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Tony's Chocolonely. 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 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and dried whole milk, which are processed ingredients. The presence of emulsifier lecithins raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 butter and cocoa mass are derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the chocolate's flavor and texture.
- Dried whole milk adds creaminess and richness, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- The emulsifier lecithins, while common, indicates the presence of processed additives that may affect quality.
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 highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate but raises concerns about health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Dried Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Whole Milk is used here as base. Dried whole milk provides creaminess and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried whole milk
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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, contributing to the smooth texture and rich flavor of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is made from ground cocoa beans, providing the chocolate's characteristic flavor and color.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the chocolate's texture, but their processed nature raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (lecithins)
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: 4221342
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Allergens detected: milk
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