Is Truffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Excelcium
Truffles is a dessert from Excelcium. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Oil, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm oil and sugar, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of whey powder indicates dairy content, affecting dietary restrictions.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health effects.
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 adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Includes lecithin, a common emulsifier that helps maintain texture.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health effects.
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, contributing to potential health issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Palm Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat used for texture and stability in this product. Its production raises environmental concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisses végétales (palme, palmiste)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the truffles but raises health concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Skimmed Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Cocoa is used here as flavor. Skimmed cocoa adds rich flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre 13%
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy-derived ingredient that enhances texture and flavor but may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
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 provides a chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the product's overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao en poudre 1%
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Is Almond Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Almond Flavor is used here as flavor. Almond flavor is used to enhance taste but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with nut allergies.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes: amande
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Is Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Vanilla flavor adds sweetness and aroma but is often synthetic, raising questions about its naturalness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes: vanille
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant: lécithine de 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: 3981279
More from this brand: Excelcium products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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