Is Campers' S'mores Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolate
Campers' S'mores is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Seattle Chocolate. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Cane Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes multiple sugars and processed ingredients like enriched wheat flour and baking powder, raising concerns about overall quality and health implications.
Main concern
High sugar content from cane sugar and multiple instances of it, indicating a heavily sweetened product.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains natural flavors and cocoa butter, which are generally considered good quality ingredients.
- Includes milk chocolate and white chocolate chips, providing a rich flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from cane sugar and multiple instances of it, indicating a heavily sweetened product.
- Presence of enriched wheat flour and baking powder suggests significant processing, which may lower overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and creaminess to the product, but its sugar content raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: milk chocolate
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk provides creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and mouthfeel, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Organic Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Organic soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: organic soy lecithin
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Is Natural Vanilla safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Vanilla is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla enhances flavor without synthetic additives, indicating a quality choice.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural vanilla
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Is Graham Biscotti safe in this snack?
Medium
Graham Biscotti is used here as base. Graham biscotti adds texture and flavor but may contain refined ingredients that lower quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: graham biscotti
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Bad
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is processed and may lack the nutritional benefits of whole grains, raising concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Bad
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined ingredient that contributes to the product's carbohydrate content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Niacin safe in this snack?
Medium
Niacin is used here as nutrient. Niacin is a B vitamin added for nutritional enrichment, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: niacin
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this snack?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as nutrient. Reduced iron is added for fortification, but its synthetic form may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: reduced iron
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Is Thiamin Mononitrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Thiamin Mononitrate is used here as nutrient. Thiamin mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1, added for enrichment but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: thiamin mononitrate
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Is Riboflavin safe in this snack?
Medium
Riboflavin is used here as nutrient. Riboflavin is a B vitamin added for nutritional value, but its synthetic form may not be as beneficial.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: riboflavin
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Is Folic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Folic Acid is used here as nutrient. Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9, used for enrichment but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: folic acid
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, being a natural ingredient that supports overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening_agent. Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps with texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: baking powder
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Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is used here as leavening_agent. Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: sodium acid pyrophosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening_agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent but can be considered a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening_agent. Monocalcium phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer that can improve taste without raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is White Chocolate Chips safe in this snack?
Medium
White Chocolate Chips is used here as flavor. White chocolate chips add sweetness and creaminess but may contain added sugars and fats.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: white chocolate chips
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that adds richness but is often processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: coconut oil
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3325574
More from this brand: Seattle Chocolate products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , wheat , egg
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