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Yum Earth Candy
Flavor:
Choco Yums™ Dark Chocolate Mint
Ingredients:
Semi-sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, And Vanilla Extract), Organic Cocoa Liquor, Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Powdered Sugar, Natural Peppermint Flavor, Turmeric (Color), Organic Spirulina (Color), Organic Acacia Gum, Colored With Concentrate (Carrot, Hibiscus), Corn Protein, Organic Carnauba Wax.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 2/5
The Yum Earth Candy Choco Yums™ Dark Chocolate Mint earns a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves on our scale of cleaner food options. This product falls short in several key areas that our rating system prioritizes for health-conscious consumers seeking cleaner, more natural food choices.
The product is not certified organic, leading to an immediate deduction in its overall rating. Organic certification is a cornerstone of cleaner eating, ensuring that ingredients are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which can have negative impacts on both human health and the environment. The absence of this certification signals that the product may not align with the highest standards of clean eating.
In addition, the candy contains added sugars, specifically sugar and cane sugar. These ingredients are known to contribute to a range of health issues when consumed in excess, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. The presence of these sugars significantly reduces the product’s standing as a healthier choice.
Furthermore, the product includes natural peppermint flavor, which is categorized under potentially harmful additives. Although the term ‘natural’ may appear reassuring, it does not always equate to being safe or beneficial for health. These flavors often consist of various compounds that may not align with a clean eating philosophy.
The product does, however, avoid the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which is a positive aspect and aligns with the preferences of many consumers looking for natural food products.
The inclusion of colorants derived from turmeric, spirulina, carrot, and hibiscus, and the use of sunflower lecithin and organic acacia gum, suggests an effort to utilize more natural sources for ingredients. Nevertheless, these choices do not fully compensate for the other non-clean aspects of the product.
The Yum Earth Candy Choco Yums™ Dark Chocolate Mint has room for improvement. To better meet the needs of consumers seeking cleaner food options, the product would benefit from using organic ingredients, reducing added sugars, and eliminating potentially harmful additives.
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