Is Truffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Excelcium
This page reviews Truffles by Excelcium as a dessert. Its current score is 50/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Vegetable Fats.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes palm oil and soy lecithin, both of which raise concerns about processing and potential allergens. The presence of whey powder indicates dairy content, which may affect some consumers.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 cocoa powder, which can provide a rich flavor profile.
- Includes natural flavoring from vanilla, enhancing the overall taste.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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 Vegetable Fats safe in this dessert?
Bad
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats, including palm and palm kernel oil, are used for texture and stability but raise health and environmental concerns due to their saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisses végétales (palme, palmiste)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for sweetness, but its high consumption is linked to various health concerns, including obesity and dental issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor while being lower in fat compared to regular cocoa, making it a better choice for flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that adds creaminess and protein but may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum en poudre (lait)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao en poudre
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but may cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to soy.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant: lécithine de soja
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Is Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Vanilla flavoring enhances the taste profile but may be artificial, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme: vanille
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: 3981266
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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