Seattle Chocolate
Flavor:
Campers' S'Mores Truffle Bar
Ingredients:
Milk chocolate (cane sugar, milk, cocoa butter*, chocolate liquor*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), graham biscotti (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid], cane sugar, butter, Eggs, baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate], natural flavors, salt, natural vanilla), white chocolate chips (cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), non-hydrogenated coconut oil, natural flavor.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: (2/5 Green Leaves)
The Seattle Chocolate Campers’ S’Mores Truffle Bar receives a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves rating, reflecting its less-than-ideal ingredient profile for those seeking cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains a range of ingredients that are often associated with health concerns or are not aligned with a clean eating philosophy.
The chocolate bar’s composition includes non-organic cane sugar and enriched wheat flour, both of which are deducted points due to their processed nature and the potential health risks associated with frequent consumption of refined sugars and flours. The presence of natural flavors raises questions, as this term can mask a variety of unspecified additives that do not fit within a clean eating framework. While the product wisely avoids genetically modified organisms (GMOs), this positive aspect is overshadowed by the multiple instances of added sugars, including cane sugar and sugar in the milk chocolate and white chocolate chips.
Further deductions are made for the use of soya lecithin, an emulsifier that, although common in many processed foods, does not align with the standards of those prioritizing whole, unprocessed ingredients. The inclusion of butter and eggs in the graham biscotti, and milk in both the milk chocolate and white chocolate chips, also limits the product’s appeal to those with dairy or egg sensitivities or those adhering to a vegan diet.
The product’s overall score reflects a significant gap between its current formulation and the high standards set for clean, healthful eating. While it boasts a non-hydrogenated coconut oil, which is a more health-conscious choice compared to hydrogenated oils, this is not enough to significantly lift its rating. The Seattle Chocolate Campers’ S’Mores Truffle Bar has considerable room for improvement to meet the expectations of consumers seeking cleaner, more wholesome food products.
Certifications:
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