Is Venezuela Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hachez
This page reviews Venezuela by Hachez 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa mass, with milk powder and lecithin as emulsifier. The presence of sugar and milk powder raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness 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
- Cocoa mass provides a rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- Bourbon vanilla extract adds a natural flavoring, enhancing the chocolate's aromatic qualities.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Milk powder may indicate dairy processing, which could be a concern for lactose-sensitive consumers.
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?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate but raises health concerns due to its high caloric content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass is the primary ingredient providing the chocolate flavor and is minimally processed, indicating a higher quality component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaomasse (Venezuela)
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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 mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Vollmilchpulver_ (21 %)
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Is Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, improving texture but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Lecithine
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Bourbon vanilla extract is a natural flavoring that enhances the chocolate's aroma and taste, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon-Vanille-Extrakt
Read the full ingredient profile for Bourbon Vanilla Extract
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: 3815143
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Allergens detected: milk
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