Ghirardelli Chocolate Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

Ghirardelli Chocolate

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Ingredients:

Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Corn syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar), Unsweetened Chocolate, Palm Oil, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sodium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Extracts Of Oregano, Flaxseed, Plum, And Green Tea (To Preserve Freshness), Salt, Vanilla Extract.

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients. The presence of added sugars, particularly sugar and corn syrup, contributes negatively to its score. Moreover, it includes natural flavors and soy lecithin, which are considered potentially harmful additives. The use of palm oil also detracts from the product’s overall rating due to its association with harmful environmental and health impacts.

The product’s ingredient list is a cause for concern. It begins with sugar and whole milk powder, followed by cocoa butter and corn syrup, which is a highly processed sweetener. Sweetened condensed milk adds additional sugar to the mix, and unsweetened chocolate provides the foundational chocolate taste. Palm oil, included in the ingredients, raises red flags for its environmental cost and potential health implications. Butter appears as a more natural ingredient, but sodium citrate and soy lecithin are used as emulsifiers, with the former also acting as a preservative. Though natural flavor is a common ingredient, its lack of specificity is troubling. Sea salt, while a natural mineral, is combined with extracts of oregano, flaxseed, and plum—used for freshness preservation. Lastly, vanilla extract adds to the product’s flavor profile.

This chocolate product is heavily penalized for its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, and the inclusion of added sugars and harmful oils. The use of ambiguous natural flavors and additives further impacts its score negatively. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food options would do well to steer clear of this product, as it falls short of meeting the standards for a wholesome and environmentally friendly choice. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel earns the lowest possible rating on our scale, reflecting its standing as an undesirable choice within the crowded market of food products.

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