Seattle Chocolate
Flavor:
Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
Milk chocolate (cane sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), hazelnut butter (hazelnuts), organic crisp rice (brown rice flour, cane sugar, sea salt, molasses), sea salt. Contains milk, soya, and hazelnuts.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product earns a rating of 2 out of 5 green leaves. The Seattle Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Truffles are not organic, which detracts from their clean food status. The presence of non-GMO ingredients is a positive aspect, yet the product is penalized for its inclusion of added sugars, notably molasses and sugar, and even more so for the cane sugar. The addition of soya lecithin, an additive some may find concerning, further reduces the product’s score.
The product contains milk chocolate, which is made with cane sugar and milk. Cocoa butter and chocolate liquor are also present, alongside soya lecithin, which serves as an emulsifier, and natural vanilla for flavor. The hazelnut butter contributes to the product’s name and is made purely from hazelnuts, without additional ingredients. The organic crisp rice, a blend of brown rice flour, cane sugar, sea salt, and molasses, is a component that adds texture. The entire recipe is completed with a touch of sea salt.
While the product does use non-GMO ingredients, the lack of organic certification and the presence of multiple forms of added sugars are significant drawbacks. The use of cane sugar, in particular, leads to a more severe deduction due to its prevalence as a processed sugar. Additionally, the inclusion of soya lecithin, although commonly used in chocolate products, is seen as a negative attribute for those seeking cleaner food options.
The Seattle Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Truffles have room for improvement to align with cleaner, healthier food standards. Replacing the processed sugars with healthier alternatives, considering organic certification, and finding substitutes for additives like soya lecithin could enhance the product’s appeal to health-conscious consumers. Despite some commendable attributes, the product does not fully meet the criteria for a high green leaf rating.
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