Seattle Chocolate
Flavor:
Chocolate Cookie Truffles
Ingredients:
Milk chocolate (cane sugar, milk, cocoa butter*, chocolate liquor*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), non-hydrogenated coconut oil, chocolate chips (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, 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), sea salt, natural flavor. Contains milk, soya, coconut, egg, and wheat. This product is manufactured in a plant that processes milk, soya, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, and wheat products.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Seattle Chocolate Chocolate Cookie Truffles have room for improvement in the clean eating category. The product is not organic, which detracts from its potential health benefits. While it does use non-GMO ingredients, a positive aspect, the addition of multiple forms of sugar, including cane sugar, raises concerns due to the negative health impacts associated with excess sugar consumption.
The presence of natural flavors and soy lecithin may cause hesitation among consumers seeking purity in their food, as these additives often lack transparency regarding their origins and production processes. Enriched wheat flour, another ingredient, does provide certain vitamins, but the refining process strips away inherent nutrients found in whole grains, which are then artificially added back.
This product contains allergens such as milk, soy, coconut, egg, and wheat, which are important for consumers to be aware of, especially those with sensitivities or allergies. Moreover, the manufacturing environment processes other common allergens, including peanuts and tree nuts, posing a potential cross-contamination risk.
The Seattle Chocolate Chocolate Cookie Truffles have several aspects that could be enhanced to align with a cleaner eating philosophy. Prioritizing organic ingredients would increase the product’s appeal to health-conscious consumers. Reducing added sugars and reconsidering the use of certain additives like natural flavors could improve the product’s standing within the clean food space.
The product does have attributes that some consumers may find appealing, such as the use of non-GMO ingredients. However, for those dedicated to clean eating, the current formulation does not meet the stringent criteria many have for clean label products. The 2/5 green leaves rating reflects the need for a more health-conscious recipe that aligns with the values of those seeking cleaner, less processed food options.
Certifications:
None
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