Seattle Chocolate
Flavor:
Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), non-hydrogenated coconut oil, sea salt, natural vanilla, cayenne pepper, cinnamon. Contains soya and coconut.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The Seattle Chocolate Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles have earned a rating of 2 out of 5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This assessment reflects the presence of several ingredients that do not align with our criteria for a clean and healthy product.
This chocolate treat is not organic, which detracts from its potential cleanliness score. Organic foods are generally preferred for their lack of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which can be better for both human health and the environment. The inclusion of cane sugar, a form of added sugar, further reduces the product’s score. While added sugars are common in many sweet treats, their consumption is linked to various health concerns, such as obesity and heart disease, when consumed in excess.
Additionally, the product contains cane sugar, which is classified under our system as a more harmful added sugar due to its highly refined nature. Consuming foods with high amounts of refined sugars can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels and other negative health effects. The presence of soya lecithin, an additive often used as an emulsifier in chocolate products, also impacts the score negatively. While soya lecithin is generally recognized as safe, it can be derived from soy, which is a common allergen and often genetically modified when not certified as non-GMO.
The product does use non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect. However, the overall ingredient profile does not meet the standards set by our website for cleaner food options. The use of non-organic ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives are key factors that have resulted in a lower green leaf rating.
Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food products might consider alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid added sugars, and omit unnecessary additives. For those who are looking for a chocolate treat, options that adhere to these criteria are available and would better fit the definition of a clean food product.
Certifications:
None
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