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Green & Black’s
Flavor:
Happy Birthday Dark 70%
Ingredients:
May Contain Milk, Nuts. Cocoa Mass #, Cane Sugar #, Cocoa Butter #, Vanilla Extract #, # = Certified Organic, Organic Chocolate: minimum Cocoa Solids 70 %, Fairtrade Cocoa, Sugar and Vanilla may be mixed with non-certified Cocoa, Sugar and Vanilla on a mass balance basis, total 100 %
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green & Black’s Happy Birthday Dark 70% chocolate earns a 2/5 green leaves rating on our scale for cleaner food options. This product, aiming to celebrate with a touch of indulgence, falls short in meeting our standards for health and environmental consciousness.
This chocolate bar is not certified organic, which detracts from its potential to be a cleaner choice for consumers. The lack of organic certification means it does not support farming practices that are typically more sustainable and less reliant on synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Moreover, the product is not verified to use non-GMO ingredients. Genetically modified organisms are often viewed with skepticism due to potential environmental impacts and the uncertainty regarding long-term health effects. Consumers seeking non-GMO products will not find assurance with this item.
Added sugars are present in the form of cane sugar, which is a concern for those monitoring their sugar intake for health reasons. Excessive sugar consumption is linked to numerous health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. The presence of cane sugar, specifically, attracts additional scrutiny. Although cane sugar is a natural sweetener, it is often heavily processed and may be less desirable than other sweetening options.
The ingredients listed do reveal that the cocoa, sugar, and vanilla are Fairtrade, which ensures that producers receive fair compensation. This is a positive aspect of the product, contributing to social responsibility. However, the statement that Fairtrade ingredients may be mixed with non-certified ones on a mass balance basis leaves room for improvement in transparency and consistency in ethical sourcing.
The Green & Black’s Happy Birthday Dark 70% chocolate is a product that contains some commendable qualities, such as Fairtrade certification, but it also has several areas where it does not align with the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The product would benefit from becoming certified organic, ensuring non-GMO ingredients, and reconsidering the use of added sugars to enhance its standing as a cleaner choice in the food market.
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