Seattle Chocolate
Flavor:
Thank You! Truffle Bar
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate (chocolate liquor*, cane sugar, cocoa butter*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla), cookies (wheat flour, chocolate [cane sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, ground vanilla beans], sugar [cane sugar, blackstrap molasses], oats, sunflower oil, soy milk [filtered water, soybeans, cane sugar, sunflower and/or canola oil, calcium carbonate, natural flavors, sea salt, xanthan gum, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B2, vitamin D2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B5 (pantothenate)], tofu [water, soybeans, calcium sulphate], RSPO palm fruit oil, Baking Soda, sea salt, ground vanilla beans), non-hydrogenated coconut oil, sea salt, natural flavor.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Seattle Chocolate Thank You! Truffle Bar falls short of our clean food standards. The absence of organic ingredients leads to an immediate deduction in its rating, highlighting the product’s reliance on conventional agricultural practices. Moreover, the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is not a concern here; however, the bar contains several types of added sugars including cane sugar and molasses, which contribute to its lower score.
Further scrutiny reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors and xanthan gum. These ingredients often mask a variety of chemical compounds and raise questions about their long-term effects on health. The product also contains soya lecithin, an emulsifier that, while common in many processed foods, is not aligned with the cleanest ingredients available.
The use of oils is another point of contention. The Seattle Chocolate Thank You! Truffle Bar includes canola and palm oils, which are viewed unfavorably due to their environmental impact and potential health implications. The palm oil is specified as RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certified, which mitigates some concerns; however, the broader issues associated with palm oil production cannot be ignored.
This product stands as an example of a treat that has room for improvement. By replacing the highlighted ingredients with cleaner alternatives, the product could significantly increase its green leaf rating. For consumers seeking the healthiest options, this truffle bar may not meet their standards. It is clear that, despite its indulgent nature, the ingredient profile of the Seattle Chocolate Thank You! Truffle Bar does not align with our criteria for cleaner food options.
Certifications:
None
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