Is Ulker Dark Chocolate With Pistachios 80g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ulker
This page reviews Ulker Dark Chocolate With Pistachios 80g by Ulker 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: Sugar, Milk Product, Milk Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chocolate contains ingredients like sugar and milk fat, which indicate a processed composition. The presence of emulsifiers and flavoring raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 pistachios (15%), providing a nutty flavor and texture.
- Cocoa mass and cocoa butter contribute to a rich chocolate experience.
Concerns
- Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Milk fat and milk product indicate dairy content, which may not suit all diets.
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 Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor. It is processed but retains some beneficial compounds from cocoa.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse
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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 chocolate, raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Pistachios safe in this dessert?
Good
Pistachios is used here as natural_extract. Pistachios add flavor and texture, along with some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the chocolate.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: _Pistazien_ (15%)
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture of the chocolate but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds to the chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaopulver
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Is Milk Product safe in this dessert?
Bad
Milk Product is used here as base. Milk product indicates dairy content, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Molkenerzeugnis_
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Is Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Bad
Milk Fat is used here as base. Milk fat contributes to the creaminess of the chocolate but raises concerns for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Milchfett_
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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 and stability, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulator: Sojalecithine
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is an unspecified ingredient that may include artificial components, raising concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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: 4196892
More from this brand: Ulker products in Zerotox
Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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