Is Coconut Bites (Chocolate) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ceres Organics
Ceres Organics's Coconut Bites (Chocolate) is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes dark chocolate and coconut cream, but also contains cane sugar and egg. The presence of multiple sugars and egg raises moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate and coconut cream, but also contains cane sugar and egg. The presence of multiple sugars and egg raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Cane sugar is present in multiple forms, indicating a high sugar content which may raise health concerns.
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
- Dark chocolate provides a rich flavor and is made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are quality ingredients.
- Coconut cream adds a creamy texture and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is present in multiple forms, indicating a high sugar content which may raise health concerns.
- The inclusion of egg may limit dietary options for those avoiding animal products.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate is made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter, providing flavor but also contains cane sugar, raising concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dark Chocolate* 35% (Cocoa Mass*, Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Butter*)
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Is Coconut Cream safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut Cream is used here as base. Coconut cream is a natural ingredient that contributes to the creamy texture and flavor of the bites, indicating a good quality component.
Role in formula: base
Original: Coconut Cream* 28.5%
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour serves as a gluten-free alternative for texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Flour*
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used for sweetness but is present in multiple forms, contributing to a higher sugar content which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Cane Sugar*
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg is used here as base. Egg is included for binding and texture but may limit options for those following vegan or egg-free diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Egg*
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Seal Salt
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: 3527078
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Allergens detected: egg
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