Popkek Dark Chocolate
38
Nutrition Score
Poor

Popkek Dark Chocolate

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
50
Hazard Score
Use with caution
42
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Fully Hydrogenated Palm Oil
HydrogPalm  ·  −8 pts
Moderate health concern
Palm oil that has been fully hydrogenated into a solid, shelf-stable fat used in baked goods and spreads. Free of trans fats, but very high in saturated fat.
Egg
Egg  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Sorbitol
E420  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
Invert Sugar
InvertSugar  ·  −8 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Hydrolysed sucrose syrup used in confectionery.
Cocoa Powder
CocoaPow  ·  No known concerns
Decocoated cocoa solids providing rich chocolate flavor and intense antioxidant flavonoids.
Cocoa Mass (Liquor)
CocoaMass  ·  No known concerns
Pure ground cocoa beans. The foundational component of high-quality dark chocolate. Rich in polyphenols.
Cocoa Butter
CocoaButter  ·  No known concerns
Natural fat from cocoa beans. Rich in stearic acid; neutral effect on LDL cholesterol.
Lecithin
E322  ·  No known concerns
Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)
E476  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Emulsifier in chocolate used to reduce viscosity and replace cocoa butter. Generally safe.
Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)
VanillinCompound  ·  No known concerns
Vanillin flavour compound; chemically distinct from ethyl vanillin.
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids
E471  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.
Polyglycerol Esters
E475  ·  −2 pts
Emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids, used to blend oil and water in baked goods, margarine, and whipped toppings.
Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium)
E450  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding stabilizers heavily used in industrial minced meat and sausages to artificially add weight. High intake may impair calcium absorption.
Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)
E500  ·  No known concerns
Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.
Sorbic Acid
E200  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Naturally occurring preservative used in cheeses, wines and baked goods. Generally considered safe.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
Milk Powder (Dried Milk)
MilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Cottonseed Oil
CottonseedOil  ·  −1 pts
Vegetable oil pressed from cotton plant seeds, used for frying and in processed foods. Higher in saturated fat than most seed oils.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Potassium Sorbate
E202  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
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