Seattle Chocolate

Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves

The Seattle Chocolate Rainy Day Espresso Truffle Bar receives a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves on our scale, reflecting its position as a less desirable choice for those seeking clean food options. This product does not hold an organic certification, which detracts significantly from its clean food status. Furthermore, it fails to guarantee the use of non-GMO ingredients, further lowering its standing.

The inclusion of added sugars such as cane sugar exacerbates the product’s distance from clean eating principles. Cane sugar, appearing twice in the ingredient list, is a notable concern, as it is a form of added sugar that we specifically target for a more severe deduction due to its prevalence in unhealthy diets. Additionally, this chocolate bar contains soya lecithin, an emulsifier that, while common in processed foods, is considered a potentially harmful additive within our scoring system.

The product’s base is dark chocolate which is composed of chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, and natural vanilla, combined with non-hydrogenated coconut oil and ground decaffeinated coffee. Although dark chocolate and coffee are often associated with certain health benefits, the positives are overshadowed by the negatives within the context of our clean food criteria.

The presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, and potentially harmful additives such as soya lecithin means that this product does not align with the highest standards of clean eating. Consumers searching for the cleanest food products will find that the Seattle Chocolate Rainy Day Espresso Truffle Bar does not meet the rigorous criteria they may expect from a health-conscious snack.

While the product may have appeal to those less stringent about ingredient sourcing and additive use, it does not rank highly as a clean food option. The bar’s score is reflective of its composition and underscores the need for improvements to elevate its status within the clean food market.