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Green & Black’s
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Happy Birthday Milk Bar
Ingredients:
Contains Milk, Soya.May Contain Nuts. Cane Sugar #, Whole Milk Powder #, Cocoa Mass #, Cocoa Butter #, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins #), Vanilla Extract #, # = Certified Organic, Organic Milk Chocolate: minimum Cocoa Solids 37 %, Minimum Milk Solids 24 %, Fairtrade Sugar, Cocoa and Vanilla may be mixed with non-certified Sugar, Cocoa and Vanilla on a mass balance basis, total 74 %
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Green & Black’s Happy Birthday Milk Bar falls significantly short of the cleaner food standards promoted by our website. This chocolate bar, while marketed as a celebratory treat, is marred by several ingredients that fail to align with our criteria for healthy, organic options.
The product is not certified organic, a fundamental expectation for items featured on our platform. The absence of this certification contributes to its low rating, as the organic label ensures that food is produced through practices that promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity, without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Additionally, the chocolate bar contains GMO ingredients. GMOs are often scrutinized due to concerns about environmental impact and long-term health implications. The use of non-GMO ingredients is a standard we uphold for cleaner, more natural food options.
Cane sugar, listed as one of the primary ingredients, leads to another significant deduction in the product’s score. Added sugars are associated with numerous health risks, including obesity and heart disease. The presence of cane sugar, a form of added sugar, compounds these concerns, as it is one of the more harmful types of added sugars due to its highly refined nature and its potential to spike blood sugar levels.
Furthermore, the inclusion of soya lecithin, an emulsifier, detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness. While soya lecithin is common in many processed foods, it is not exempt from criticism. Some studies have raised questions about its potential effects on health, leading us to regard it as a potentially harmful additive.
The Green & Black’s Happy Birthday Milk Bar, with its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and the presence of soya lecithin, is not recommended for consumers seeking cleaner food alternatives. Our rating reflects a rigorous evaluation of its ingredients, prioritizing health and environmental sustainability. This product’s assessment underscores our commitment to guiding consumers toward healthier choices in a market saturated with less beneficial options.
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