Is Truffino Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frey
This page reviews Truffino by Frey as a dessert. 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: Palm Kernel Fat, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, but also contains palm kernel fat and emulsifiers, indicating a processed product with mixed quality concerns.
Main concern
Palm kernel fat raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential environmental impact.
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 is a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of chocolate.
- Contains hazelnuts, which provide flavor and texture, enhancing the overall experience.
Concerns
- Palm kernel fat raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential environmental impact.
- Presence of emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin indicates processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
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 dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the product, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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, providing a rich texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter*
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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, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is a highly processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns due to its sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmkernfett
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is a refined grain, which may lack nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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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, contributing to the chocolate flavor and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and lacks nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lucosesirup
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts provide flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haselnüsse 3%
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Is Rice Crispies safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Crispies is used here as base. Rice crispies add texture but are processed and may contain additives that affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reiscrispies
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickener, but it is a processed ingredient that may not add nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is a saturated fat that can affect health if consumed in excess, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: onnenblumenlecithin
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is another emulsifier that aids in texture but is derived from soy, which may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sojalecithin
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickener but is a refined ingredient that may lack nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weizenstärke
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Is Egg Yolk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Yolk Powder is used here as base. Egg yolk powder adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eigelbpul - er
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil but is often refined, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Table Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is used as a leavening agent but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate
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: 4088689
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , wheat , soy , egg
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