Is Dubaïmo Chocolates Dubaimo Pistachio Chocolate Bar Milk Chocolate healthy? A closer look at the label
A milk chocolate bar with vegetable oil, soy lecithin, glucose syrup, and color additives. It is more confectionery than simple chocolate.
Blume score
Very low score - chocolate
This report uses Blume product data, ingredient notes, and FDA label-reading rules. It is general shopping context, not medical advice.
Short answer
Very low. It relies on processed oil, emulsifier, syrup, and color additives instead of a cleaner chocolate base.
Why the score is low
- Vegetable oil is the first listed ingredient, which usually means it makes up a large share of the product.
- Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, not as a meaningful source of nutrition.
- Dried glucose syrup adds sweetness and rapid-digesting carbohydrate.
- Tartrazine is a synthetic color additive.
Ingredient risk map
Ingredient notes
Vegetable Oil
This is the main fat source and a major reason the label scores poorly. Vegetable oil in a chocolate bar usually signals a more processed product than one made mostly from cocoa butter and nuts.
Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
This helps keep fat and water mixed and improves texture. It is common in chocolate products, but it is still an additive and may matter for soy-sensitive people.
Glucose Syrup (Dried)
A processed sweetener used to control texture and sweetness. It can push the product toward a faster blood sugar impact than a less refined filling.
Tartrazine
A synthetic dye used to adjust color. It does not improve nutrition and can be a concern for people sensitive to food color additives.
Vanillin
This adds vanilla-like flavor but is mostly there to shape taste rather than nutrition. It is common in confectionery products that want a stronger dessert profile.
What to compare in store
- Compare this with chocolate bars that list cocoa, cocoa butter, and nuts before oils or syrups.
- If you want a pistachio chocolate, look for one where pistachios are clearly visible in the ingredient list, more than in the name.
- Choose bars with fewer added colors if you want a simpler formula.
- If you are tracking sugar, compare both added sugars and syrup ingredients, since they often work together.
Better label signals
- Cocoa or cocoa butter listed before added fats and syrups.
- Real nuts or fruit pieces included in meaningful amounts.
- No synthetic color additives.
- A shorter ingredient list with fewer emulsifiers and flavor boosters.
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Download BlumeFAQ
Does this bar contain soy?
Yes. The ingredient list includes soy lecithin.
Is tartrazine the same as chocolate flavor?
No. Tartrazine is a yellow color additive, not a flavoring ingredient.
Why is glucose syrup a concern in chocolate candy?
It adds sweetness and texture, but it is still a refined carbohydrate that can make the product more sugar-heavy.
Sources and method
Product and ingredient signals come from the Blume product database. The label-reading context below is included on every product report so the article stays tied to public food-label rules.
- FDA Daily Value guide: The FDA says 20% DV or more is high and 5% DV or less is low for a nutrient on the Nutrition Facts label.
- FDA ingredient list guide: The FDA explains that ingredients are listed in descending order by weight on food labels.
- FDA major allergen update: Sesame became the ninth major food allergen in the United States on January 1, 2023.
- FAO NOVA classification overview: The NOVA system classifies foods by the extent and purpose of processing.