Seattle Chocolate
Flavor:
San Juan Sea Salt Truffle Bar
Ingredients:
Milk chocolate (cane sugar, milk, cocoa butter*, chocolate liquor*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), toffee (cane sugar, butter, rice syrup, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, salt, soya lecithin, natural flavor), non hydrogenated coconut oil, sea salt.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Seattle Chocolate San Juan Sea Salt Truffle Bar does not align with the cleaner food options promoted by our website. This chocolate bar is not organic, and its ingredients include genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, further detracts from its rating, as we prioritize products without such sweeteners.
The ingredient list reveals the use of cane sugar and milk chocolate, which contribute to the product’s lower score due to their processed nature. Additionally, toffee, an ingredient with its own added sugars, and non-hydrogenated coconut oil are present, which may concern those seeking less processed and more natural food items.
Natural flavor and soya lecithin have been identified as potentially harmful additives, leading to a significant reduction in the product’s score. The term “natural flavor” covers a broad range of ingredients, some of which may not meet clean eating standards. Soya lecithin is often scrutinized for its widespread use as an emulsifier in processed foods.
The Seattle Chocolate San Juan Sea Salt Truffle Bar also contains sea salt, an ingredient that, while not inherently negative, contributes to the overall consideration of the product’s healthfulness.
The product does not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy food option due to its non-organic status, inclusion of GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives. Our scoring system reflects these concerns, and as such, the chocolate bar receives the lowest possible rating on our scale. Consumers seeking cleaner food choices are advised to consider alternative products that better meet the standards of health and minimal processing.
Certifications:
None
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